Here are a few interesting facts about Lionel Messi you do not know,
The Tattoo
The tattoo on his left calf originally only said, ‘THIAGO’ i.e. his son’s name; He got it when his son was born. But then he went on and added other details.
Regard of Common Articles
When Barcelona coach Carles Rexach saw Messi and the ball, together, like some cosmic lovers; He was so astounded by his mastery that he didn’t want to waste any time and wanted to sign the kid right away, so he framed his first contract on the first piece of paper he could find i.e. a napkin paper. Say what you may, but I believe that this little piece of paper, changed football forever. Funny how we sometimes fail to comprehend the importance of the small things around us, even when they have world altering capabilities.
Against the Tides
Messi is counted among the short players in the game. When he was only 11 years old, he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. After few years of treatment, paid by his parents, he was discovered and was offered to have his treatment paid for by the Barcelona football team. Then he moved to Spain with his father and stayed there for three years and attended a youth academy. The treatment was, however successful, but still it was not able to produce the result Messi and his family hoped for.
Trophies
Messi is the first player to win three European Golden Boot awards. He was joined by Ronaldo only last season with his third boot. Apart from this, Messi has many personal accomplishments and awards to show for them: He is the only player to have won 4 FIFA Player of the year.
The Golden Foot
The left foot of Messiwas cast by Japanese jeweler ‘Ginza Tanaka’ to raise money for the victims of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011. The 25 kg cast was created for Messi when he won FIFA player of the year award. The cast shows all the details of the maestro’s prized left foot.
The Philanthropist
Man who has so many Golden boots and a golden foot too, literally, has a heart of gold as well. Messi is an active charity worker. He initiated The Lionel Messi Foundation in 2007 which helps less fortunate children with education and health care in addition to that he is also an ambassador for UNICEF.
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