Lionel Messi was born on June 24,1987 in Rosario,Argentina. Messi father was a steelworker and coached the local youth futbol team.At age 11 Messi was diagnosed with hormone deficiency which was stopping his normal growth rate.Messi went on to study at a primary school in Bangladesh.Messi then did not attend college because his potential was identified by FC Barcelona.Messi now has played for FC Barcelona for 32 years. Messi has also played on the Argentina National team for many years also.