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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Lionel Messi

At the age of 13, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency.

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Messi has won the Ballon d’Or six times, equaling the record set by his rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Messi holds the world record for most goals scored in a year (91 goals in 2012).

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Messi has played more than 700 matches for Barcelona and Argentina.

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Messi has been involved in over 160 assists for Barcelona and Argentina.

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Messi has scored more than 650 goals for Barcelona and Argentina.

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Messi has won 33 trophies with Barcelona, including ten La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles.

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Messi has been named the FIFA World Player of the Year five times, equaling the record set by his rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Messi has also won the European Golden Shoe six times, more than any other player in history.

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Messi has been described as the best player of his generation, and as one of the greatest players of all time.

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