Childhood and Education Journey of Lionel Messi in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Lionel Messi. A timeline of key moments.

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely considered one of the greatest of all time. He captains both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Messi holds records for individual awards, including eight Ballon d'Or wins. He's the most decorated player in football history with 45 trophies, including Big Five league titles, UEFA Champions Leagues, Copa Américas, and a FIFA World Cup. Messi holds records for European Golden Shoes, goals in a year (91), goals for a single club, La Liga goals, hat-tricks, assists, Copa América assists, World Cup goal contributions, international appearances, and international goals for a South American male. He has over 850 career goals and over 380 assists.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

June 1987: Lionel Messi's Birth

In June 1987, Lionel Andrés Messi was born. He is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.

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February 2001: Relocation to Barcelona

In February 2001, the Messi family relocated to Barcelona, Spain.

2006: Endorsement with Adidas

Since 2006, Lionel Messi has endorsed sportswear company Adidas.

2011: Fundraising for victims

In 2013, a gold replica of his left foot, weighing 25 kg (55 lb) and valued at $5.3 million, went on sale in Japan in 2013 to raise funds for victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

June 2012: Celebrated partner's first pregnancy

On June 2, 2012, to celebrate his partner's first pregnancy, Messi placed the ball under his shirt after scoring and confirmed the pregnancy in an interview two weeks later.

November 2012: Thiago was born

On November 2, 2012, Messi's son Thiago was born in Barcelona.

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2012: Public feud with Newell's Old Boys ended

By 2012, Messi's public feud with Newell's Old Boys had ended, with the club embracing their ties with Messi.

2013: Gold Replica of Left Foot

In 2013, a gold replica of Lionel Messi's left foot went on sale in Japan to raise funds for victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

April 2015: Confirmed expecting another child

In April 2015, Messi confirmed that they were expecting another child.

2016: Announced International Retirement

In 2016, Lionel Messi initially announced his international retirement.

June 2017: Married Antonela Roccuzzo

On June 30, 2017, Messi married Antonela Roccuzzo in their hometown of Rosario.

October 2017: Wife announced expecting third child

In October 2017, Messi's wife announced they were expecting their third child.

2019: Interview about River Plate offer

In a 2019 interview, Lionel Messi revealed that River Plate had offered to pay for his medical treatment after he scored four goals at a trial.

March 2023: Mobbed by Fans in Buenos Aires

On March 20, 2023, Lionel Messi was mobbed by hundreds of adoring fans in Buenos Aires while out to dinner with his family after his World Cup victory.

April 2023: Featured in Thrissur Pooram Festival

In April 2023, Lionel Messi was featured in the 200 year old Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala, India. During the festival, umbrellas carrying illuminated cut outs of Messi holding the World Cup trophy were displayed on elephants.

December 2023: Auction of Messi's World Cup Shirts

In December 2023, a set of shirts that Lionel Messi had worn during the 2022 World Cup was sold at auction for $7.8 million.

June 2024: Announced release of Más+ sports and energy drinks

On June 4, 2024, Messi announced the release of Más+, an American brand of sports and energy drinks. It was released in Publix and Walmart stores and made available for delivery on Gopuff in South Florida on June 13, 2024.

September 2024: Announced the launch of 525 Rosario production company

On 19 September 2024, Messi announced that he would be launching a production company called 525 Rosario, named after his hometown. The company will produce film, sporting events and branded commercials for athletes worldwide.