Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional soccer player who is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.
Messi began playing soccer at a young age and showed great talent from the start. At the age of 13, he moved from Argentina to Spain to join the youth academy of FC Barcelona, one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world.
Messi quickly rose through the ranks and made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17. Since then, he has become the club's all-time leading scorer and has won numerous individual and team awards, including ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and four Champions League titles.
Messi has also had a successful international career, representing Argentina in multiple World Cups and Copa America tournaments. Although he has not won a major international trophy with his country, he has still been recognized for his individual contributions, winning several individual awards for his performances.
In addition to his success on the field, Messi is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has established the Leo Messi Foundation, which focuses on providing health care and education to underprivileged children around the world.
