Which country did Messi play for?
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Argentina
Born in Rosario. He retired from international football after the 2026 World Cup.
💡 Did you know? Only the 2022 World Cup finally made Messi a legend in Argentina alongside Maradona.
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At which club did Messi become a legend?
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FC Barcelona
There from the age of 13.
💡 Did you know? Messi joined Barcelona at 13: the club even paid for treatment of his growth disorder.
When did Messi's World Cup dream come true?
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2022
After several lost finals.
💡 Did you know? In Qatar in 2022 Messi crowned his career with the long-awaited World Cup.
Which award did Messi win more than anyone?
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Ballon d'Or
He holds the record.
💡 Did you know? Messi has won the Ballon d'Or as world player of the year more often than any other player.
Which foot does Messi favour?
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left
Famous for his dribbling.
💡 Did you know? His left foot is seen as one of the most precise in football history: feared at free kicks too.
What is Messi's nickname in Argentina?
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La Pulga
For his small stature.
💡 Did you know? „La Pulga“ (the Flea) is Messi's nickname, for his small size and lightning agility.
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Which athlete is shown here?
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Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi of Argentina has won more Ballon d'Or titles than anyone: crowned by the 2022 World Cup.
💡 Did you know? As a child he had a growth disorder: Barcelona jotted their first offer to him on a paper napkin.
In which year was Lionel Messi born?
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1987
Born: 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina
Where was Lionel Messi born?
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Rosario, Argentina
Born: 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina
In which sport is Lionel Messi active?
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Football
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