
At the age of 8, he was recruited to join the youth system of Newell’s Old Boys, a Rosario-based club. As a young boy, Messi tagged along when his two older brothers played soccer with their friends, unintimidated by the bigger boys. Luis Lionel Andres “Leo” Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. SPOUSE: Antonella Roccuzzo (2017-present)ĪSTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer Early Life of a Soccer Prodigy The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, and in July 2023, he joined MLS’ Inter Miami club. In 2012, he set a record for most goals in a calendar year and, a decade later, helped the Argentina national team win its third FIFA World Cup. At the club, he earned renown as one of the greatest players in history, helping FC Barcelona win more than two dozen league titles and tournaments. As a teenager, Messi moved from Argentina to Spain after FC Barcelona agreed to pay for medical treatments related to his growth hormone disorder. Lionel Messi is an Argentinian soccer player who has played for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Argentina national team. Messi is expected to begin practicing with the team this week and could play in his first game when Miami faces Mexico City’s Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup this Friday. The Argentinian signed a deal reportedly worth around $150 million, including an annual salary between $50 million and $60 million, that lasts through the 2025 MLS season. On July 16, MLS club Inter Miami officially welcomed its newest player: soccer great Lionel Messi.

Club Teams: Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miamiġ987-present Lionel Messi Today: Officially Joins Inter Miami CF.Lionel Messi Today: Officially Joins Inter Miami CF.
