Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. From a young age, he displayed extraordinary talent in football and joined Barcelona's football academy at the age of 13. Messi quickly became one of Barcelona's key players, breaking numerous records with his unique skill, speed, and precision. With Barcelona, he won over 30 major trophies, including four Champions League titles and ten Spanish league titles. Messi has also been awarded the title of the world's best player multiple times, winning seven Ballon d'Or awards.