As football legend Lionel Messi celebrates his 33rd birthday, fans cannot stop admiring his motivating and inspiring tale that made him reach the top.
Lionel Messi signed up with Spain’s FC Barcelona at the age of 13 and since then the face of the game has changed. From signing first Barca contract on a napkin at a Barcelona restaurant to winning record 6 Ballon d'Or, FC Barcelona star made his Barcelona debut in 2003 at the age of 17.
Messi has won ten La Liga, four Champions League, six Copa del Ray, three Club World Cup and as many European Super Cup titles with Barcelona. At a young age, he was diagnosed with a potential career-threatening medical condition called Growth Hormone Disorder. However, after signing with Barcelona, they were generous enough to pay for his treatment and soon he overcame the illness like a pro.
As a humble human and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador he also runs the Leo Messi Foundation that provides help to children in need. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi said that children in Costa Rica should grow up in an environment free of violence and where they are encouraged to play sport.
Wishes pour in for Lionel Messi from all over the globe:
Happy 33rd birthday to Lionel Messi. He’s reaching the twilight of his astonishing career. 722 games and 699 goals for a player that is as creative and unselfish for others as he is prolific and deadly in his finishing. We’ll miss him when he’s gone. Enjoy him while we can. ?
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 24, 2020
Happy birthday ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? to the GREATEST player that football ⚽ has ever seen,
— Barca Principal ⚽ (@TheGeniusJaj) June 24, 2020
I'm extremely sad that you clocked 33 today, I wish you could grow younger cus Barca will suffer after your retirement..? ? ? ? ?
Happy birthday Lionel Messi ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/DHT4Jo8Ymy
Lionel Messi ?
— Tzberry_official?️ (@Tzberryofficial) June 23, 2020
1007 CAREER GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- 699 Career Goals ⚽️
- 308 Career Assists ?️
35 CAREER TROPHIES
- 34 Barcelona ?? ?
- 1 Argentina ???
- 6x Balon dor ?
- 6x Golden shoe ?
- 6x FIFA Best ?
Happy Birthday to the Greatest Player in Football History ? ? pic.twitter.com/fSho0uK4MB
Happy Birthday
— Nihal Rahman (@rnihal640) June 24, 2020
Dear #Lionel Messi♥♥
The King of Footballer pic.twitter.com/PZY259tq9y
The only way to stop Lionel Messi
— Kay Kay (@HenryObetta001) June 23, 2020
Pay attention; they won't teach you this in school pic.twitter.com/UHA6I9T1ip
Happy Birthday to football. This is the man told by the prophets: “a child will be born and he shall be called football. He shall dominate the world but some clowns will welcome him not. He shall be the game itself and all others shall bow before him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIONEL MESSI. pic.twitter.com/0zHgBEtVOO
— BeksFCB (@Joshua_Ubeku) June 23, 2020
For all the Joy you brought into my life
— MESSITA ?? (@Rheeta_xo) June 24, 2020
For all the dream u made come true
For every wrong u made right
You gave me faith cause you believe
You touched my life. I am grateful for each day you played..I’ll forever be thankful! Happy Birthday Lionel Messi ❤️?#Messi33 pic.twitter.com/cnk6GQAKKU
Happy Birthday Lionel Messi ?❤️...no does it like you do!#Messi33 pic.twitter.com/jmQ3icbVAv
— Rubisco ???? (@RubieRuth8) June 23, 2020
This Guy is a once in a lifetime Genius..I can't fathom football without Lionel Messi..
— Tayo Israel (@Seuntemitayo4) June 24, 2020
Wat a player ?
Happy 33rd birthday ? #Messi33 pic.twitter.com/3AHbUXNfIX
? HAPPY BIRTHDAY ?
— WeLoveBetting (@WeLoveBettingUK) June 24, 2020
Lionel Messi turns 33 today.
So here's one of his best-ever goals, alongside the greatest commentary you're ever likely to hear... pic.twitter.com/ERjumv9LaE
Happy birthday to the king of football lionel messi.... pic.twitter.com/BO9KbJVkUu
— Hashim Kamal (@hashimkamal465) June 24, 2020
Am lucky to be born during your Era of Football—Sir Lionel Messi ??
— No More Idol Talk. (@NoMoreIdolTalk) June 24, 2020
Happy birthday to you ???? https://t.co/Q6Wzt9U4Iz
@_Thierno_MF @Lionel_Messi_ID @FCBarcelona
— ???Pierre Edouard ❤✊? (@NgomPierreEdou2) June 24, 2020
Leo messi is getting old ? but still getting delivering us masterpieces week in week out. Happy birthday Léo ⚽️❤ pic.twitter.com/EfRL9wAHDR
Happy birthday to the Greatest Player Of All Time, Lionel Messi #Messi33 pic.twitter.com/ANAS0a3Q6U
— Brown Eyes Raven (@framzyjr) June 24, 2020
Happy birthday to the greatest footballer ever and forever?, the one and only GOAT?, ?King Lionel Messi??, it's a big privilege and honour to watch you play. More Titles and Ballon d'Ors to your name ?❤? #Messi33 https://t.co/MzcV8q48w8
— Temidayo (@OMO_IRETI) June 24, 2020