20 unknown Facts about Leonel Messi

Here are 20 unknown Facts about Leonel Messi

1. Lionel Messi was born on June 24th, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.

2. Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child.

3. He was offered a chance to join the youth team of FC Barcelona when he was 13.

4. Messi was the first player ever to win four Ballon d’Or awards.

5. He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time.

6. Messi has scored the most goals in UEFA Champions League history.

7. Messi has won 33 trophies with Barcelona, including nine La Liga titles.

8. He is the all-time leading goal scorer for both Barcelona and the Argentina national team.

9. Messi is the only player to have scored in four UEFA Champions League finals.

10. Messi has set multiple records for goals scored in a calendar year.

11. He is an Ambassador for UNICEF, and has donated more than $3 million to the organization.

12. Messi is the first footballer to have his own brand of clothing.

13. He has his own charity, the Leo Messi Foundation, which provides educational and sports opportunities for children.

14. Messi has been featured in several video games, including FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer.

15. Messi was the first footballer to appear on the cover of Time Magazine.

16. He has won a total of six European Golden Shoes, the most ever.

17. He is the only player to have scored five goals in one Champions League match.

18. Messi has been named FIFA’s Player of the Year five times.

19. He has the most goals scored in El Clasico, the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

20. Messi has his own logo, which is a combination of his initials “L” and “M”.