Messi Timeline

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  • Birth

    Lionel Messi was born on June 24,1987 , in Rosario, Argentina.

  • GHD

    GHD
    At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency.

  • FC Barcelona

    Messi signs with legendary team FC Barcelona and works his way up through Barca's youth squads.

  • First Goal

    At the age of 18, Messi scored his first official goal and was the youngest player to score for FC Barcelona.

  • Charity

    Messi establishes 'Leo Messi Foundation', working to improve access education and health care for children.

  • Married

    Married
    Messi gets married to childhood friend and girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo.

  • Player of the Year

    Messi wins FIFA World player of the year.

  • Most Goals

    Messi sets the all-time record for the most goals scored in a single season for a major European football league, with 73 goals.

  • Father

    Father
    Messi has a baby boy, Thiago Messi and becomes a father.

  • Best Player

    Best Player
    Messi wins the Golden Ball award for the best player in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.