Messi is now a giant holding a golden ball, but who would have thought that 10 years ago he almost ended his football career due to dwarfism. Like other children in Rosario, Messi has loved football since he was a child; but like his family members, Messi is naturally short and thin.

Although he has always been the best player in the junior team of Newell’s Old Boys, by the age of 12, Messi was only 3500px. According to the doctor’s examination, he suffered from congenital dwarfism and stopped growing at the age of 11.

Messi’s dwarfism is not incurable, but the injection of growth hormone costs as much as US$900 a month. The mother team, Newell’s old buddy, is unwilling to pay for a child with an uncertain future. He once coveted Messi’s riverbed and learned of his stubborn illness. Later, I also dispelled the idea of ​​poaching.

"I remember, and I will never forget the day when I got the diagnosis. It was very cold at the time. We were on the street. Messi didn't have any expressions and was very calm. I know he knows better than anyone at home. There is no ability for him to heal."

My father Jorge recalled, “As a father, I know best that Messi’s disease stems from malnutrition. Argentina is rich in the best beef in the world and has the best cheese in the world, but that does not belong to us.

Messi grew up eating potatoes and carrots, and went to play football after drinking soup without froth. He never complains, and he is more sensible than anyone at a young age. No one knows this better than me. "

In September 2000, with his superb skills, he was only 13 years old and only 140cm tall he joined the Barcelona youth team. In the first game, he convinced thousands of spectators in the stands with his skillful footwork and extraordinary dribbling breakthrough ability.

In the stands, there was thunderous applause and screams everywhere! Father was even more excited and tears streaming down. However, after the surprise, there was boundless desolation and despair in his father's heart. With a height of 140 cm, his son is destined to miss football. The more perfect his footwork, the more deeply regret and pain he brought to his father!

This isn't a tall story is it?