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Messi Breaks World Cup Goal Record at 38!
22 Jun
Summary
- Lionel Messi became the leading FIFA World Cup goal-scorer.
- He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child.
- Messi recently became the first male player in six World Cups.
Lionel Messi, at 38, has etched his name further into football history by becoming the leading goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history. His journey began in Rosario, where a childhood diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency presented significant challenges, nearly derailing his football aspirations. Barcelona's intervention in 2000, offering a trial and later supporting his treatment, paved the way for his ascent through their famed La Masia academy.
Messi's senior debut in 2004 marked the start of an illustrious career with Barcelona, during which he became their all-time leading scorer and secured numerous titles. Despite his club success, his international career was marked by near misses, including World Cup and Copa América final defeats. A brief retirement from international football in 2016 was reversed, leading to eventual triumph with Argentina in the 2021 Copa América and the coveted 2022 FIFA World Cup.
