Lionel Messi Research Paper

This story is about a kid who grew up to become the best soccer player in history. He suffered from hormone deficiency since his parent were unable to pay for his treatment they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain. Who is it? It is none other than Lionel Messi. He struggled a lot to get where he is today. His accomplishment helps a lot of charities children and poor peoples around the world that is why many young player defines him as a role model. He broked to many records such as the first one to win five La Liga titles and has been named FIFA World Player Of The World ( The Ballon D'or) five times. Messi played soccer for the Grandoli, a local team coached by his father. At the age of 8 he played for Newell’s Old Boys. The group was so talented that in four years they only lost a single match in four years. Unfortunately, when Messi was 11, he was diagnosed with hormone deficiency, which prevent him from growing and required expensive daily injection. Despite being immensely talented, he was not offered help from his clubs, who were not willing to pay for his treatment. His parent could not afford the treatment for their son and when …show more content…
Barcelona and the team offered to pick up the cost of his treatment if he agreed. Without much hesitation Messi and his parent agreed. This was really important to Messi because his parent could not afford the treatment and Messi really love soccer so it benefit for both of Messi, his parents and the FC Barcelona team.Messi made his official debut for FC Barcelona as a reserve player in 2004 when he was just 17 years old. if Messi skill did not impress FC Barcelona team he might not be where he is today and his will just have to work in order to pay for his treatment ("Lionel Messi." ) Even though Messi is short and small he is still the best in the world. He worked hard and the hard work