Lionel Messi is an Argentinian professional soccer player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He currently plays for FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards, and has earned numerous other individual honors.
Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He began playing soccer at a young age and joined the youth team of Newell's Old Boys at the age of 4. At the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency and was offered treatment in Barcelona, Spain. He accepted the offer and joined FC Barcelona's youth academy in 2000.
Messi made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in October 2004, and quickly established himself as one of the best players in Spain and Europe. He has won the Spanish La Liga title eight times, the Copa del Rey four times, and the UEFA Champions League four times. He has also led the Spanish national team to two European Championships and a World Cup.
Messi is known for his dribbling, passing, and finishing abilities, as well as his leadership and team play. He has scored over 600 goals in his career, and is the all-time leading goal scorer in La Liga and in the Champions League. He has also set numerous records and holds the distinction of being the first player to win six Ballon d'Ors.
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