7 facts about Lionel messi you probably didn't know.

Have you ever wondered why Lionel messi
always raises his hand after scoring a goal?.....well anyone can just think that it's his method of celebration, yes it is, but the true fact behind that is that Lionel messi's simple gesture of raising his hand in the air is to show gratitude to his grandmother who passes away when he was very young at the age of 10.

Apart from football and the love of his fans, Lionel messi also has other commitment outside the field, Lionel messi is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, apart from that messi also works to help people suffering from fragile x syndrome.

At a tender age of 11 Lionel messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency which can hinder his normal growth rate, but unfortunately for him, his parents weren't able to afford the bills which has a monthly cost of about 900 USD.

Lionel messi was signed into Barcelona by the sporting director Charles Rexach with a "paper napkin" after being impressed by his skills because they were no sheets at that available moment.

Later in Lionel messi was given an offer to play for Spanish national team but he refused saying "no".

Messi has a shared birth place with the revolutionary "Che Guevara".

Lionel messi international debut for Argentina lasted for 47(forty seven) seconds.after he received a red card shortly after he came in as a substitute.

Lionel Messi has won several records and some are still unbeatable up till date, buy this great and successful footballer didn't just get there, lionel messi the journey to the top wasn't as easy , sweet and glorious as he is today......