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A young Lionel Messi pictured during his early days in the Barcelona first team. He is now 30 years today.
Lionel Messi turns 30 years old today and somehow we cannot quite believe how fast time has shot by.
The little wizard made his debut on October 16, 2004 after he came on in the Catalan derby between Barcelona and Espanyol at the Montjuic.
Lionel Messi turns 30 today and has turned into one of the most incredible footballers in history
And 30 is a significant number for Messi, because that is the number on his back the moment he crossed the white line and began a journey like no other as he replaced Deco.
He was just 17 years old, three months and 22 days old – and it took Messi till May 1, 2005 to score his first goal against Albacete.
Here are SIX things you didn’t know about the magician.
1. Messi signed his first contract on a NAPKIN
Lionel Messi signed his first contract with Barcelona on a napkin before moving to La Masia
THAT’S right, one of the greatest players of all time was snapped up thanks to a serviette.
Barca scouts were so keen to tie him down, they used the only piece of ‘paper’ they could find.
At least nobody can claim they made a meal of it!
2. Messi is a coke addict
Lionel Messi was banned from drinking too much Coca Cola
BARCELONA were forced to remove vending machines from La Masia after learning little Messi liked a can of Coca Cola.
His diet was so bad at the time, he was forced to consult a nutritionist.
Don’t worry, he doesn’t touch the wacky white stuff.
3. Messi’s multi-cultural heritage
Lionel Messi has three other countries in his lineage but he was born in Argentina
HE has a multi-national background in all parts of the world, including Italian, Lebanese and English heritage.
Imagine him in a Three Lions shirt, surely they’d actually be good at an international tournament.
4. His son has already been signed
Lionel Messi's first child Thiago was reportedly signed by Newell's Old Boys at just 72 hours old
MESSI’S eldest lad Thiago was snapped up by his dad’s first club just 72 HOURS after the youngster was born.
But Thiago has already been training with Barcelona at La Masia… we don’t expect a scrap over his future career just yet though.
5. His foot is made of gold
Lionel Messi had a foot made of gold for charity which was sold for £4million
A GOLDEN cast of Messi’s foot was made… and it sold for £4MILLION.
The good news is that the proceeds went to a fantastic cause – to help the victims of the Japanese tsunami.
Good old twinkle toes.
6. Messi has re-written history – and the dictionary
A Spanish dictionary actually came up with a new word for Lionel Messi
‘Inmessionante’ means ‘the perfect way to play football.’
Maybe that’s true, but even the mercurial Argentine hasn’t won the World Cup. Yet.
A young Lionel Messi pictured during his early days in the Barcelona first team. He is now 30 years today.
Lionel Messi turns 30 years old today and somehow we cannot quite believe how fast time has shot by.
The little wizard made his debut on October 16, 2004 after he came on in the Catalan derby between Barcelona and Espanyol at the Montjuic.
Lionel Messi turns 30 today and has turned into one of the most incredible footballers in history
And 30 is a significant number for Messi, because that is the number on his back the moment he crossed the white line and began a journey like no other as he replaced Deco.
He was just 17 years old, three months and 22 days old – and it took Messi till May 1, 2005 to score his first goal against Albacete.
Here are SIX things you didn’t know about the magician.
1. Messi signed his first contract on a NAPKIN
THAT’S right, one of the greatest players of all time was snapped up thanks to a serviette.
Barca scouts were so keen to tie him down, they used the only piece of ‘paper’ they could find.
At least nobody can claim they made a meal of it!
2. Messi is a coke addict
BARCELONA were forced to remove vending machines from La Masia after learning little Messi liked a can of Coca Cola.
His diet was so bad at the time, he was forced to consult a nutritionist.
Don’t worry, he doesn’t touch the wacky white stuff.
3. Messi’s multi-cultural heritage
Lionel Messi has three other countries in his lineage but he was born in Argentina
HE has a multi-national background in all parts of the world, including Italian, Lebanese and English heritage.
Imagine him in a Three Lions shirt, surely they’d actually be good at an international tournament.
4. His son has already been signed
Lionel Messi's first child Thiago was reportedly signed by Newell's Old Boys at just 72 hours old
MESSI’S eldest lad Thiago was snapped up by his dad’s first club just 72 HOURS after the youngster was born.
But Thiago has already been training with Barcelona at La Masia… we don’t expect a scrap over his future career just yet though.
5. His foot is made of gold
Lionel Messi had a foot made of gold for charity which was sold for £4million
A GOLDEN cast of Messi’s foot was made… and it sold for £4MILLION.
The good news is that the proceeds went to a fantastic cause – to help the victims of the Japanese tsunami.
Good old twinkle toes.
6. Messi has re-written history – and the dictionary
‘Inmessionante’ means ‘the perfect way to play football.’
Maybe that’s true, but even the mercurial Argentine hasn’t won the World Cup. Yet.
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