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Lionel Messi: Who is Lionel Messi?

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Lionel Messi plays soccer.

People call him Leo.

Leo was born in Rosario, Argentina.

He was born on June 24, 1987.

As a boy, Leo joined a youth team in Rosario.

At age 13, Leo joined FC Barcelona.

As a teenager, Leo moved from Argentina to Spain.

In 2008, Leo won an Olympic gold medal.

Leo has played for Argentina.

In 2022, Leo and Argentina won the World Cup.

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