Messi-fy Your Knowledge: Fun Facts About Why You Shouldn’t Challenge Lionel Messi
A Promising Kickoff
His football career may have begun as a wee lad, but Lionel Messi impressed many with his skills on the pitch. Major clubs across the Atlantic were clamoring for his attention. When he was 13, his family decided to take a leap of faith and move to Barcelona.
He started with the under-14 team while there and worked his way up the ranks. At the tender age of 16, Messi made his debut for the senior team in a friendly match, officially signing his contract at 17 years old.
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