Barcelona 2018-19 Messi Home Kit (M)

Barcelona

2018-19 Home Kit

Messi #10

Nike

Medium

Pre-Owned / Good Condition / general wear, stitching on front collar undone, small tear

Lionel Messi’s childhood was defined by his extraordinary talent and an unshakable determination to overcome obstacles. Born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1987, Messi displayed an exceptional ability with a football from an early age, often dribbling past kids much older than him in the local streets and at his first club, Grandoli. By the time he joined Newell’s Old Boys’ youth academy, he was already known as a prodigy, scoring goals for fun and dazzling with his close control. However, at the age of 10, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, a condition that threatened his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Despite the financial burden of treatment, his family never gave up, and his life changed when FC Barcelona offered to cover his medical costs and bring him to Spain. Leaving his home country as a young boy, Messi took a leap of faith, beginning a journey that would lead him to become one of the greatest footballers of all time.