Lionel
Messi was noticed as one of the most talented player in the history
of football. He was born Louis Lionel Andreas Messi on June 24, 1987,
in Rosario, Argentina. His father’s name is Jorge Horacio Messi,
and worked in the a factory steel. And his mother’s name is Celia
Maria C. who worked as the part time cleaner.
In
1995, he was joined in the youth system of Newell’s Old Boys a
Rosario - based club. But in 1998, when his age was 11 years old, he
was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a
condition that stunted growth and required expensive medical
treatment. Including the use of the drug Human growth hormone.
Local
club, River Plate was interested in signing Messi, but didn’t want
to pay for his medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial
with Barcelona and coach Carles Rexach was impressed-offering Messi a
contract. And then, he moved out Spain and joined FC Barcelona’s
Youth Academy, La Masia.
