The footballer is also known as ‘The Flea’ for his agility and speed
Messi is one of the richest football players in the world
Carles Rexach, Barcelona’s first team director was so impressed with
his skills that he signed him immediately Since there was no paper available at that moment the contract was written on a tissue paper
Messi made his FC Barcelona debut in 2003 in a match against RCD Espanyol He was all of 17 at that time and was the third youngest person ever to play for Barcelona