Lionel Messi
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Lionel Andrés Messi |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Born | 24 June 1987 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Known for | Captain of Argentina national team; forward for Inter Miami CF |
| Spouse | Antonela Roccuzzo |
| Children | 3 |
Lionel Andrés Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF and captains the Argentina national team. Widely known for his close control, playmaking, and goal-scoring, he has spent much of his career at FC Barcelona before playing for Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami.
Biography
[edit]Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, to Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. He began playing football as a child and joined the youth team of Newell’s Old Boys. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Spain to join FC Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, where the club supported his development and medical treatment for a growth hormone deficiency. Messi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2004 and became a central figure in the club’s success over the following years. He later joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and moved to Inter Miami in 2023. With Argentina, he won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, among other international honours.
Personal life
[edit]Messi is married to Antonela Roccuzzo, whom he has known since childhood. They married in 2017 and have three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. The family has lived in Spain, France, and the United States during different stages of Messi’s professional career. Messi has also supported charitable initiatives through the Leo Messi Foundation, which focuses on children’s health, education, and access to sport.
Business career
[edit]Lionel Messi | Professional footballer | Public profile
Messi’s senior career began at FC Barcelona, where he won numerous domestic and international titles, including multiple UEFA Champions League and La Liga championships. He received the Ballon d’Or award multiple times during his Barcelona years and became the club’s leading goalscorer.
After two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi joined Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. Internationally, he has represented Argentina in several FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments, captaining the national team to the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América.
Public outlook
[edit]Messi’s public approach to football is often associated with teamwork, technical skill, consistency, and sustained practice. In interviews, he has frequently acknowledged the importance of teammates, coaches, and family in his career. His charitable work has included projects supporting children’s healthcare and education.
Social Links
[edit]References
- Inter Miami CF. “Leo Messi – Player Profile”.
- FIFA. “Lionel Messi player profile and tournament records”.
- FC Barcelona. “Lionel Messi – Club history”.