Lionel messi
Lionel Messi Argentine-born football player Print Cite Share Feedback Also known as: Leo Messi, Lionel Andrés Messi Written by Jack Rollin Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 26, 2024 • Article History Lionel Messi See all media In full: Lionel Andrés Messi Also called: Leo Messi Born: June 24, 1987, Rosario , Argentina (age 37) Awards And Honors: Olympic Games See all related content → Top Questions Why is Lionel Messi famous? What was Lionel Messi’s childhood like? What are Lionel Messi’s achievements? Recent News June 26, 2024, 8:40 AM ET (AP) Lionel Messi hopes leg injury sustained during Argentina's Copa America win over Chile not serious Lionel Messi (born June 24, 1987, Rosario , Argentina) is an Argentine-born football (soccer) player who received a record-setting eight Ballon d’Or awards as the world’s top male player (2009–12, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023). In 2022 he helped Argentina win the Fédératio