Lionel Messi, 'Greatest of all time' is said to be retire from International football after Qatar World cup 2022.

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Lionel Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina to Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini.

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Messi's love for football was started at a very young age of four.

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Messi was diagnosed with Growth Hormonal Deficiency at the age of 11, Barcelona paid his treatment charges as his parents couldn't afford the treatment cost.

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Messi married love of his life Antonela Roccuzzo, cousin of his childhood best friend, whom he met when they were just 8-9 years old.

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Messi Has three children namely Mateo, Thiago and Ciro.

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Messi's first contract with Catalan Club was signed on a napkin.

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Messi has great fan following, he has more than 390 million followers on Instagram.

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Leo is one of the richest footballers in the world whose net worth is $400 million.

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Messi is also a philanthropist, who have his own charitable organisation called Leo Messi Foundation which contributes to education, healthcare and sports of children.

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