Lionel Messi

Messi Biography — Facts, Numbers and Career Context (2026)

From Rosario to Barcelona to a World Cup in Qatar — the short, complete story of Lionel Messi's life and career.

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Profile and key facts about Messi — biography.

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24 June 1987, Rosario, Argentina

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From Rosario to Barcelona to a World Cup in Qatar — the short, complete story of Lionel Messi's life and career.

+Where was Messi born?

Rosario, Argentina, on 24 June 1987.

+When did Messi join Barcelona?

He moved to Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2000, aged 13.

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