About Messi’s life story

Early Life

Lionel Messi, widely recognized as one of the preeminent soccer virtuosos of all time, entered the world on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. As the third child among four siblings in the Messi clan, his father, Jorge Messi, toiled as a manager in a steel factory, while his mother, Celia Cuccittini, found employment in a workshop dedicated to manufacturing magnets. A family fervently devoted to the sport; the Messi’s played a pivotal role in nurturing his profound adoration for football. From a tender age, Messi’s existence revolved around football, engaging in matches with his elder brothers, Rodrigo and Matías, and his cousins, Maximiliano and Emanuel Biancucchi, both of whom would later burgeon into professional footballers.

Initiating his journey into the world of football at a mere age of four, Messi embarked upon his sporting odyssey when he enlisted with the local Grandoli club, under the guidance of his father. An early source of inspiration in his life was his maternal grandmother, Celia, who accompanied him to training sessions and matches. Her untimely departure shortly before Messi’s eleventh birthday left an indelible imprint on him, leading him to commence celebrating his goals as a tribute to the memory of his grandmother, resonating with his unwavering commitment to his Roman Catholic faith.