Question 1

How tall is Messi?

Accepted Answer

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is 170 centimeters or 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Question 2

How tall was Messi at 13 years old?

Accepted Answer

As a child, Messi was very short because he suffered from a deficiency of growth hormone. At the age of 10, Messi’s height reached only 127 centimeters, at 11 – 132 cm. In the period of 12-13 years – 140-150 cm.

Question 3

What language does Messi speak?

Accepted Answer

Lionel Messi speaks Spanish, which is his native language. He probably also speaks Catalan after living in Barcelona for 20 years, but there is no direct proof of this. According to Leo, he speaks English a little but understands much more than he can say.

Question 4

Who is better: Messi or Ronaldo?

Accepted Answer

Both football players are considered phenomenal, and there is no definitive answer as to which one is better. Messi is known for his technical abilities, while Ronaldo is considered a flawless athlete. Messi has won more trophies and achieved better results at the national level, including winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On the other hand, Ronaldo has won more Champions League titles, with five winners’ titles to Messi’s four. He has also become the top scorer in the competition’s history. Messi has more Ballon d’Or awards, with a total of eight compared to Ronaldo’s five. However, both players have won many prestigious individual awards, and Ronaldo is not inferior in this regard.

Question 5

Why is Messi called a "dwarf"?

Accepted Answer

Messi is often disparagingly referred to as a “dwarf” due to his short height of 170 cm. As a child, Lionel’s short stature earned him another nickname - “La Pulga,” which translates to “the flea” in Spanish.

Question 6

What disease does Messi have?

Accepted Answer

At the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. When he was 10 years old, his height was only 127 cm. However, thanks to expensive injections, he eventually grew to 170 cm. Although there have been rumors suggesting that Messi has Asperger's syndrome, there is no confirmed information to support this claim. The only "source" for this allegation is a tweet from Romario back in 2013, in which he stated that Messi was autistic. However, even the tweet itself is now unavailable.

Question 7

In what city was Messi born?

Accepted Answer

Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, and he is still closely associated with his hometown. Lionel visits Rosario periodically, organizes charity events, and helps develop sports. The Messi family also owns a chain of stores in Rosario.

Question 8

Why is Messi called a goat?

Accepted Answer

Lionel Messi is indeed called a goat, but there is nothing offensive about it. This nickname comes from the English acronym GOAT, which stands for “Greatest of All Time”. This nickname is used in a somewhat humorous manner, but its essence is quite serious - recognition of the greatness of Messi and his contribution to world football.

Question 9

What is Messi famous for?

Accepted Answer

Argentinean Lionel Messi is widely considered one of the best football players in history. Messi's fame skyrocketed thanks to his exceptional performances for Barcelona from 2004 to 2021. During this period, he won numerous trophies, became the top scorer in the club's history, set many individual records, and won the Ballon d'Or eight times. In 2022, he finally became a world champion in football as a part of the Argentina national team.

Question 10

How much money has Messi earned throughout his career?

Accepted Answer

According to Forbes, Lionel Messi became the highest-paid athlete of 2022. The Argentine earned $130 million (with $75 million being his salary at PSG and $55 million from advertising contracts). Since signing his first professional contract with Barcelona in 2004, Messi's earnings have exceeded $1 billion.

Question 11

Who is Messi's agent?

Accepted Answer

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, is his agent and has been managing his son’s affairs since his early days at Barcelona. Jorge Messi was previously the head of a department at steel manufacturer Acindar before entering the agency business. For the past 20 years, he has been negotiating the best contract terms for his son. According to German newspaper Der Spiegel, Jorge Messi is just as skilled in negotiations as his son is in football.

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Lionel Messi	Inter Miami	10
Luis Suárez	Inter Miami	10
Cristian Arango	Real Salt Lake	9
Christian Benteke	DC United	8
Lewis Morgan	NY Red Bulls	7

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