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By: Ruben, and Bajram

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Messi's full name is-Luis Lionel Andres Messi-Ruben

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Messi's full name is-Luis Lionel Andres Messi-Ruben

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Messi at a young age had a problem with his growth hormones, this made him shorter than all the other players, but he worked through this.

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Messi has a lifelong deal with Adidas, Adidas paid Messi $27 million to be in commercials and ad campaigns.

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Messi and his father were both given 21 months to prison and a 2 million dollar fine.

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Messi currently has a contract that gives him 33 million a year until 2021

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Messi was also diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency and said to not be taller then 4"2

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Messi's careers started when he started playing for a youth group.

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At age 17, Messi became the  youngest official player.

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In 2005 Messi earned a red card 47 seconds into a game after coming on a a substitute

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Despite having a dual citizenship in Spain, he would play for teams in Argentina.

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2007 Messi starts foundation for disadvantaged youth.- Bajram

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2007 Messi starts foundation for disadvantaged youth.- Bajram

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Although Messi is quiet off the field he does spend lots of money in charities, and making a foundation for disadvantaged youth.

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In 2008 he was one of the most dominant player in the world.

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In 2008 he was one of the most dominant player in the world.

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Just behind Cristiano Ronaldo, he is the second most dominant player. He continues to get better through the years.
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Argentina Olympic gold medal. 2008- Bajram

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Argentina Olympic gold medal. 2008- Bajram

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Messi lead his team to the gold medal in the olympics in 2008

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Messi won the European golden shoe award in four seasons.

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2009 FIFA World Player of the Year 2009- Bajram

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2009 FIFA World Player of the Year 2009- Bajram

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Messi won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009, and continues to get trophies.

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In a championship Messi scored a total of 5 goals on his own in one game. This broke the record for most goals by one player in one game.

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Messi scored a record of 91 goals in 2012 he also shared this record with one other player

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In 2013 Messi donated $812,000 to a children's hospital to help with refurbishment and training for the doctors

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In 2013 Earthquake tsunami, Messi sent in a gold foot that raised 5.25 million dollars to help for the disaster.

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Messi set the over all goal records of Barcelona when he scored his 370th goal as a member of the team.

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Messi won the award for best player in 2014 which is the golden ball.

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Messi became the youngest player to make 100 appearances in the UEFA champion league

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Messi had an injury that took him out for 6-8 weeks which was a knee injury

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Messi won the World Cup Final

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Messi Ending Run With National Team. 2016-- Bajram

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Messi Ending Run With National Team. 2016-- Bajram

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After many losses from Chili Copa America Tournament, he announced that he would end his run with the national team

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After announcing he would leave, he said he would come back and join Argentina.

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He had 54 appearances, 51 Goals, and 29 assist

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In 2017 Messi reached a total of 500 career goals.

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Messi was found to be worth $80 million dollars.

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In the year of 2018 Messi had a networth of 400 million

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In 2018 Messi on Forbes was ranked as the second most paid athlete.

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Messi won the fifa pro XI in 2018

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