TOP 100 Lionel Messi Controversies, Unknown Facts, Interesting Facts

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Lionel Messi: 10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About the Argentine Football Legend

Argentina's Lionel Messi has had so many iconic moments in his legendary career - with 627 goals and 34 trophies for Barcelona as well as six Ballons d'Or.

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Messi continues to set new benchmarks for the others to follow, some maybe untouchable. He overcame a potential career-threatening medical condition at a young age before he began his goal scoring spree and winning trophies both.

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He was born in Rosario which also the birthplace of famous revolutionary Che Guevara.

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When young, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. However, after signing with Barcelona, the Spanish giants agreed to pay for his treatment.

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Messi made his Barcelona debut on November 16, 2003 during a friendly against FC Porto and official debut on October 16, 2004 against Espanyol in a 1-0 win.

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Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in Barcelona history in March 2014.

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His Argentina debut lasted a mere 45 seconds having received a straight red card. He was reportedly offered the chance to represent Spain but he refused.

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During 2012, Messi scored a record-breaking 79 goals for Barcelona and 12 for Argentina for a combined tally of 91 goals which is the most by any footballer in a calendar year.

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Messi is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and also runs Leo Messi Foundation that provides aid to children in need.

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Lionel Messi is a record six-time Ballon d’Or winner.

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The Argentine has also won the European Golden Shoe award six times in 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19.

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The pair met in their home town of Rosario when they were just five, with her cousin Lucas Scaglia being his close pal.

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