Messi Has Appeared In Several TV Commercial

Many of Messi’s commercial and sponsorships never make it to the US and are only shown on TV channels abroad. This was the case for a 2012 series of commercials Messi shot alongside NBA star Kobe Bryant. The two pros battle it out for the attention of a young fan by showing off their skills with the ball.

The commercials are for Turkish Airlines and some are filmed onboard a plane, according to TA’s official website.

Lionel Messi Vs Cristiano Ronaldo

1. Skills on the ball: In his short career, Lionel Messi, the Argentinean forward, has developed unique dribbling skills that have likened him to great footballers like Maradona and Pele. A fast flick and quick turn with the ball is all it takes for him to score a magnificent goal. Cristiano Ronaldo is equally well-equipped with awesome dribbling skills. However, whereas Messi is faster, Ronaldo is sharper with the ball.
2. Scoring Ability: The two stars have both led their clubs to formidable levels and made scoring seem easier than it really is. Messi's scoring ability with Barcelona is unquestionable. However, he is yet to match Ronaldo's scoring aggregate which nearly equals the number of appearances for his club, Real Madrid. Undeniably, Ronaldo, the Portugal-born striker, is a more accomplished poacher in front of the goal.
3. Physical Attributes: Cristiano Ronaldo posses great charisma, pace, and power that makes him one of the most well-blended football icons of all times. Messi, despite his small stature, comes with the advantage of a low gravitational center. Because of this, he can easily avoid challenges and penetrate even the toughest of defenses. It is in no doubt that despite their differences, both players have been able to make the best out of their unique physical attributes.
4. Team Play: In trying to be the best on the field, Cristiano Ronaldo can sometimes be selfish. So even though he is known to be good at shooting from different angles and distances, he sometimes does so at the expense of his well-placed teammates. However, Messi prefers to play with his teammates and is known for his unbiased focus on team success. This makes Messi a better team player than Ronaldo.

Messi Defends Rights Of Gaza Children

Popular Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi has defended rights of children in conflict areas, especially in the Gaza Strip where a month of fighting has claimed nearly 1,900 Palestinian lives.

Messi was wrote on his official Facebook website,“As a father and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, I am terribly saddened by the images coming from the conflict between Israel and Palestine, where violence has already claimed so many young lives and to injure countless children,”

Messi, who currently plays for Barcelona, added that: “Children did not create this conflict, but they are paying the ultimate price,” and urged that “this cycle of senseless violence must stop. We must reflect on the consequences of military conflicts and children must be protected.”

He Become All-Time El Clasico Top Scorer

In the second El Clasico of the 2013/2014 season, the Barcelona defeated arch rival the Blancos by 4-3 with a lots of controversial. Regardless of that, Lionel Messi scored hat trick which included two penalties and surpassed his compatriot and Madrid legend Alfred Di Stefano (18) becoming the derby's all-time top scorer with 21 goals.

His First Hat trick against Real Madrid

His first ever hat trick against Real Madrid was in 2007 when he still 18 years old. His third goal deny Real Madrid to win that game. And Raul, the Real Madrid legend, predicted Lionel Messi to become one of the best in the future.

FIFA BALLON D'OR AWARD

Lionel Messi has won the FIFA BALLON D'OR for fourth time from 2009-2012.

10 Reasons Why Lionel Messi Can Be The Greatest In The World

1. BALANCE:  At 5ft 7in, Lionel Messi is just two inches taller than his idol Diego Maradona, and shares the same astonishing balance and lower body strength writes Mike Norrish. This allows Messi to move laterally at incredible speed, which is why he darts inside flat-footed left-backs with such ease.
2. COMPOSURE: Messi wastes few chances once through on goal, and rarely snatches at a shot. Once into the penalty area, he will often wait for a goalkeeper to commit himself before drinking the ball over him and into the net.
3. CONTROL
4. DRIBBLING
5. GENEROSITY
6. PASSING
7. POWER
8. SPEED: With the small, squat build of a sprinter, Messi has incredible acceleration from a standing start. He bursts out of the blocks and reaches full speed within five yards, the kind of pace which defenders find so difficult to deal with. His short stride means he is also able to change direction at nauseating speed while keeping control of the ball.
9.  AWARENESS
10. STRENGTH

His Family

Lionel Messi has two older brothers Rodrigo and Matias. He also has a Sister called Maria Sol. His father Jorge Horacio Messi was a factory worker born 1958. His mother Celia Maria Cuccittini was a part time cleaner.

School Years

Messi studied in a primary school in Bangladesh. Lionel Messi went to Las Heras for elementary school. Messi was playing soccer at a very young age. Lionel did not attend college because his potential was identified by FC Barcelona 

Lionel Messi Charity

Messi rakes in a hefty salary with each match appearance. But before anyone starts criticizing the affluence of this young millionaire, have a look at the cause that he supports. A Lionel Messi biography would be incomplete without mention of the Leo Messi Foundation. Messi formed this charitable organization in the year 2007 with the help of his family. Part of the hefty Lionel Messi salary is set aside to help children at risk. With Unicef as its official partner, the Leo Messi Foundation has been doing a lot of good work since its founding. Messi has opened children’s parks, joined the Red Cross campaign “Our world. Your move,” become a Unicef goodwill ambassador, and more. The Leo Messi Foundation, among other things, offers help to children with growth problems – an issue that Messi himself faced during his childhood. Messi once said, “I will keep fighting to bring joy to children with the same force and intensity that I need to remain a footballer.” This millionaire has his heart in the right place. 

Other Things about Messi

Hobbies and Interests: video games, listening music, sleeping, spending time with his family

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Book: El Martin Fierro by Jorge Luis Borges

Favorite Music: Cumbia

Favorite Musician: Sergio Torres

Favorite Movie: Baby's Day Out

Favorite TV Shows: Primicias

Favorite Sports: Football, Handball

Favorite Football Player: Pablo Aimar

Lionel Messi's Cars Collection

Lionel Messi had quite a few cars but he is not like his counter part Cristiano Ronaldo mad about sports car. He don't like to much showing off events with his status as one of the best ever footballer in the history. and below is the images of his cars collection since 2005.

Ferrari F430 Spider

Maserati GranTurismo MC STRADALE

Audi R8 Spyder

Maserati GranTurismo S

Dodge Charger SRT8

Audi Q7

Lexus 4x4

What Is Lionel Messi Famous For?

Despite his small stature, Lionel Messi is arguably the best soccer player to have played the game. He is best known for his favored left foot, which he uses for the majority of his passes, touches and shots.

6 Little - Known Facts About Lionel Messi

1. His Favorite food is Milanesa Napolitana 

     2. Could have play for Spain

       3. Sent off After 44 Seconds of His Argentina Senior Debut

       4. His real name was Luis

       5. His Heritage Is Italian

      6. He Is Related To Bojan Krkic

Lionel Messi Quotes

There are some quotes by Lionel Messi. 

1. "You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it"
2. "What i do is play soccer, which is what i like"
3. "Sometimes you have to accept you can't win all the time"
4. "There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game"
5. "Being name among the best at something is special and beautiful. But if there are no titles, nothing is won"
6. "In football as in watchmaking, talent and elegance mean nothing without rigour and precision"
7. "It's scoring that's great, whether against Brazil or anybody else"
8. "I never think about the play or visualize anything, I do what comes to me at the moment. Instinct. It has always been that way"
9. "I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when i'm not enjoying it, i will leave football"
10. "The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player"  

Lionel Messi Breaks Spanish League Scoring Record

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against Sevilla was enough to breaks Spanish league's all-time scoring goals.

Messi, who is already become Barcelona's all time scorer, was surpassed the Athletic Bilbao legend Telmo Zarra's milestone of 251  goals

Messi's record-setting effort eclipsed rival Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player toreach 20 goals in the first 12 rounds of a season

"The New Maradona"

Many say that Messi is the greatest Argentinean soccer player since Maradona. However many refer to him as "The New Maradona".

To further this title, Messi scored a miraculous goal which is often compared to Maradona's goal of the century.

The video below show is a comparison of the two goals.

Some Interesting Facts About Lionel Messi

1. One of Lionel Messi's nicknames is "The Flea" because of his speed and agility 
2. Lionel Messi is the second richest soccer player in the world with a net worth of $180 million.
3. Two of musical genres that Messi enjoys listening to are Samba & Cumbi.
4. He also works for people suffering from Fragile X Syndrome (a disease related to autism)
5.  Messi appeared in a 2012 television advert for Japanese face wash Scalp-D
6. Lionel Messi does not like to watch highlights of himself

Private Life

By the standards of modern football, Messi has a relatively private and modest lifestyle. He makes efforts to keep links to his hometown of Rosario. He has an Argentinian girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo, and they have one child Thiago, born in November 2012.

Messi acts as an ambassador for UNICEF, and also runs his own charitable foundation – supporting access to education and sport for children. Because of his own expensive medical treatment, he has also helped Argentinian hospitals with paying for similar treatment to his own.

Wealth & Income

Messi has frequently been the target of other football clubs with big transfer budgets, but he has remained loyal to Barcelona FC. He is one of the highest paid footballers in the world. His base salary is estimated at €16 million net a year, until 2018. His net wealth is estimated at €110m

Messi Major Honours

Barcelona

• Spanish La Liga Title (*6) : 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13 

• Spanish Cup (*2) - Copa Del Rey : 2008-09, 2011-12; Runner-up 2011-12

• Super Copa Espana (*6) : 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; Runner-up 2012

• UEFA Champions League (*3) : 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11

• UEFA Super Cup (*2) : 2009, 2011; Runner-up 2006

• FIFA Club World Cup (2) : 2009, 2011

ARGENTINA

• Olympic Gold Medal : 2008

• FIFA U-20 World Cup : 2005

• 2006 World Cup  : Quarter Final

• 2010 World Cup : Quarter Final

• 2014 World Cup : Runners Up

Diego Maradona vs Lionel Messi

DIEGO MARADONA - 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994
World Cup games - 21
World Cup goals - 8 goals (8 assists)
Touches - 1468 (183.5 touches/goal)
Min. played - 2007 (250.9 min/goal)
Shot On Goals - 26 (44.1% on target)
Shot Avg. Distance - 21.7 yards (0 goals outside box)
Total Shots -59 (30.8% on goal)

LIONEL MESSI - 2006, 2010, 2014

WC games - 14
WC goals - 5 (3 Assists)
Touches - 958 (191.6 touches/goal)
Min. played - 1170 (234.0 min/goal)
Shots on goal - 22 (44% on target)
Shot avg. dist. - 22.2 yards (3 goals outside box)
Total shots - 50 (22.7% on goal)

International Career

Messi was brought up in Spain since he was 11 years old, he has Spanish Nationality. But he decided to play for Argentina, the country of his birth. And he was make his International debut for Argentina in August 2005.

In 2006, he participated in the World cup and becoming Argentina's youngest player to play in World Cup. His side were eliminated in the quarter final.

In 2008, he won an Olympic Gold medal for his country in football at the Beijing Olympics.

In 2010 World Cup, Messi wore the number 10 shirt and played very well for his country and help his side reach the quarter final. But he was struggled to score and eliminated by Germany after lost 4-0.

Lionel Messi

Messi progressed through the ranks and was given his first appearance in the 2004/2005 season

He become the youngest player to score on that league (Spanish League)

In 2006, he was part of the double winning team which won both La Liga (Spanish League) and Champions League

in 2007, when he was 20 of age, Messi become the first choice striker and scored 14 league goals in 26 league games

in 2009-2010, Messi then scored 47 goals in all competitions, equals Ronaldo's record.

Short Biography Of Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi was born in 24th June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina

His father was a factory steel worker, and his mother was a cleaner

He began his career playing football when he was 16 years old. However, at the age of 11, he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a condition that stunted growth, and required expensive medical treatment, including the use of the drug Human growth hormone.

Local club, River Plate were interested in signing Messi, but didn’t want to pay for his medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles Rexach was impressed – offering Messi a contract (written on paper napkin!) which included paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain. Messi moved to Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth academy.