I think he was 12 years when he was picked up by Barcelona.
Lionel Messi scored his first penalty at the age of 5 when he had just started playing soccer.
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Leo Messi moved to Barcelona at the age of 13 years old, as they were the only club in the world that offered to cure his hormone problem.
Amobi Okoye is the youngest football player
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is 30 years old (born June 24, 1987).
Even though he has a girl friend he does not have any kids as yet.
Lionel Messi's favorite subject in school was reportedly physical education. He had a strong passion for sports from a young age, which aligned well with his interest in soccer. However, due to his early commitment to football, he did not focus much on academics, leading him to drop out of school around the age of 13 to pursue his professional career.
Lionel Messi is from Rosario Santafe in Argentina. He joined Barcelona at 12 or 13 years of age, atBarcelonas famous academy The La Masia.
Lionel Messi attended the "Escuela de Fútbol" (Football School) in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, rather than a traditional middle school. He joined Newell's Old Boys, a local football club, at a young age, where he developed his skills. Messi's focus on football led him to prioritize his athletic training over conventional schooling.
Leo Messi was poor as a child. He is short because he had a growing problem and his parents could not afford it. when he was scouted by Barcelona at the age of 13, the Barcelona's academy paid for all his medication.