Lionel Messi Biography: Barcelona, Argentina Football Star

Born June 24th, 1987 in Argentina, Lionel Messi developed a hormone deficiency in his youth that stunted his growth. Despite this, he proved to be a phenomenal football player – so good, he caught the eye of Barcelona FC. They offered to pay his pricey medical bills and gave him a spot on the team when he was just 13. After advancing through the youth levels, it was only a matter of time before he became a superstar: he regularly scores hat tricks in matches, and wins almost every award going. And he's just getting started. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the life and career of Lionel Messi. read more...