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  2. Dec 3, 2015 · How Lionel Messi overcame his growth problem and became a soccer star despite the challenges of Argentina's neo-liberal policies and Barcelona's financial difficulties. Read the story of his endocrinologist, his family and his journey from Rosario to Catalunya.

  3. Lionel Messi started playing football as a boy and was noticed by clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. When he was 13, his family relocated to Barcelona. He played for FC Barcelonas under-14 team, quickly graduating through the higher-level teams until his informal debut at age 16 with FC Barcelona in a friendly match.

  4. Childhood & Early Years. Lionel Messi was born to Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini in Rosario, Santa Fe Province. He has three siblings, two elder brothers Rodrigo and Matias, and a sister, Maria Sol. His father was a factory steel worker and his mother was employed as a part-time cleaner.

  5. Mar 8, 2018 · Learn how Lionel Messi overcame his physical limitations and financial struggles to become one of the greatest footballers of all time. Discover how he joined FC Barcelona, scored his first goal, and achieved his childhood dream.

  6. Aug 7, 2023 · 1. Overcoming Challenges: The Early Years of Messi. Lionel Messis journey to soccer stardom wasn’t without hurdles. Diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency as a child, he faced the...

  7. Jun 5, 2014 · Simon Norfolk/Institute, for The New York Times. By Jeff Himmelman. June 5, 2014. In much of Argentina, where Lionel Messi lived until he was 13, native speakers replace the “y” sound with a ...

  8. Discover the incredible story of Lionel Messi, from his childhood struggles of being diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency and his family's difficulties in paying for treatment, to...