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Who is Lionel Messi? Messi is a Argentine soccer player.His number on his jersey is 10. He was born in Argentina. He now lives in Spain. He is on a team called Barcelona. He also plays for the Argentina National team. Messi's middle name is Andres.(Lionel Messi) Messi was born on June 24,1987. He plays forward. Messi is the first soccer player in history to win FIFA Ballon d'OR five times. He is also the first player to win five European Golden Shoes. Christiano Ronaldo is his perceived career rival. Messi's style of playing drew comparisons to Diego Maradona a soccer player for Argentina but is now retired. Messi has led Argentina to the finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 Copa America and both times was elected as player of the tournament.(Lionel Messi)

When Messi was contracted with Barcelona they did it on a napkin because they were at a resteraunt and they didn't have any paper. Rolnadinho said Messi at 16 years old will become better than him and calls Messi hisLittle Brother. When Ronaldinho lost his contract and is now retired, Messi became the best player in Barcelona at age 20. Barcelona's stadium is called Camp Nou. Messi has two kids one is named Mateo and one is named Thiago. (Lionel Messi) Messi had to face poverty when he was young in his country. Messi is the first player to score 300 goals in La Liga Messi was born is Rosario,Argentina. Messi has played in the Summer Olympics. Messi faces Ronaldo at least twice a season in El Clasico, That's when Barcelona plays Real Madrid which is where Ronaldo plays in. Since 2006 Messi's sportswear company is Adidas. He has his own type of cleats. Messi has faced medical difficulties as a child.(Lionel Messi)

Messi created his own charity called the Leo Messi Foundation. Messi is the top La Liga scorer. La Liga is a league that Barcelona is in. In the 2010 World Cup he was one of the top 10 best players. In the 2014 FIFA World Cup final it was Argentina vs Germany it was the worlds best player vs the worlds best team,Unfortunately Argentina lost 1-0. Messi has signed up with Pepsi,EA Sports,Turkish Airways, Adidas and other companies. (Lionel Messi)Messi moved to Spain at the age of 13. In 2012 he has the record of scoring the most goals in one year. Messi was player of the year four times. Messi was homesick when he moved to Spain. Messi is left footed. Messi also became the first player to score 5 goals in a Champions League match.(LIonel Messi)

Suarez's full name is Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz. He was born in January 24, 1987. He was born in Salto,Uruguay. He is 6 feet tall.He plays forward. In 2014 he played for Liverpool but moved to Barcelona,that's the team that Messi is on. His number on Barcelona is 9. (Luis Suarez)He also plays for Uruguay national team. Suarez makes 40$ million. Suarez sportswear is Adidas and he also signed with Beats. Beats is a company that makes speakers and headphones. In the 2010 World Cup Suarez led Uruguay to fourth place. Suarez has won may Copa Americas with Uruguay. The Copa America is a tournament where all the country's from South America verse each other in soccer. Before, Suarez has also played with Ajax for two years. Ajax is a team in Europe. He has the award for most assists in Premier League. Premier League is a league in England where Liverpool plays in. (Luis Suarez)

Suarez plays forward with Messi and Neymar in Barcelona. Neymar is a player in Barcelona that is from Brazil. Suarez plays center forward,Messi plays left forward,and Neymar plays right forward. Suarez has won one European Golden Shoe.The European Golden Shoe is a award. Suarez has won many matches. Suarez has made 300 goals in his whole career. In the 2010 World Cup Suarez led his team to the quarter finals.That was the first time Uruguay has went to the quarter finals since 1970. Suarez and his team won the match but Suarez got a red card for blocking a goal with his hands. In soccer you cant use your hands or you will get a red card,only the goalie can grab the ball with his hands. Uruguay lost the Semi finals against Netherlands. Uruguay has won 15 Copa Americas. Luis Suarez has scored his first goal in Barcelona In November 26. Suarez had to face poverty when he was young in his country. Suarez also had to move from Uruguay to go to Spain.(Luis Suarez)

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