Inspirational story about Messi

Suffering from dwarfism but having no money to treat it.

Now Messi is a giant holding a golden ball, but who would have thought that he almost ended his football career because of dwarfism 10 years ago. Like Rosario's other children, Messi loved football from an early age. But like his relatives, Messi was born short and thin ... Although he has always been the best player in Newell old boys Youth Team, by the age of 12, Messi was only 3500px. According to the doctor's examination, he suffers from congenital dwarfism and stops growing at the age of1/kloc-0.

Messi's dwarfism is not incurable, but the cost of injecting growth hormone is as high as $900 a month. Newell, the home team, is unwilling to pay this fee for a child whose future is uncertain. He once coveted Messi's riverbed and gave up the idea of digging corners after learning of his shortcomings.

"I remember, I will never forget the day when I got the diagnosis result. It was particularly cold at that time. We are in the street. Messi has no expression and is unusually calm. I know that he knows better than anyone, and the family has no ability to let him treat. " Father Jorge recalled, "As a father, I know best that Messi's illness stems from malnutrition. Argentina is rich in the best beef and cheese in the world, but that doesn't belong to us. Messi grew up with snacks, potatoes and carrots, but drank those soups without oil foam and went to play football. He never complains, and he knows better than anyone at a young age. No one knows this better than me. "

In September 2000, 13 years old, height 140cm, joined the Barcelona Youth Team. In the first game, he impressed thousands of spectators in the stands with his skillful footwork and extraordinary dribbling breakthrough ability. The applause in the stands thundered and the screams were endless! My father was even more excited to tears. However, after the surprise, my father's heart was boundless desolation and despair. 140 cm height doomed his son to miss football. The more perfect his footwork, the more he brings his father deep regret and pain!

Always grateful for Barcelona's timely help.

At the critical moment, Messi met Tournie, an important figure in his life, a scout who has been looking for small players for Barcelona in South America for many years. "I spent a lot of time persuading Barcelona, and I promised Messi's family that I would not change his nationality." Looking back, Tournie, a little-known scout, was quite proud. "This is the most proud gamble in my life." With the help of Tournie, the Messi family moved to Barcelona. After watching Messi's training and competition, Rexah of Barcelona Sports director did not hesitate to sign a contract with him and arranged for the club to treat him. At this moment, Messi's superstar road finally opened.

In this way, he received training and treatment. In 2003, his height finally reached 170 cm. Although this height is still short among football players, it is enough for him!

With tenacious will and unremitting efforts, he finally changed his unfortunate fate and became a legend in world football!

In 2006, he went to the World Cup and became the youngest World Cup player that year. In the 2008-2009 season, he led the team to win the triple crown in La Liga, the King's Cup and the Champions League, making the Spanish team an unprecedented triple crown. In 2009, he won the title of "World Footballer of the Year" ... until 20 13 won the fourth Golden Globe trophy in his career, and he finally became an unparalleled star on the court and a veritable king of the ball. His name is Leo Messi!

Whenever hundreds of millions of fans around the world shout for Messi, a football superstar, few people know that he has such a sad young past. If Messi had the slightest hesitation about football, now he is just a poor dwarf, struggling to make a living in an unknown dark corner of the city, relying on people's pity. ...

Many times, in the face of difficulties, our only choice is to meet and overcome. Sometimes, just taking a small step back, we will become "dwarfs" who will never have a chance to turn over, biting our teeth step by step and holding back our tears. One day, we will welcome the sunshine of life and become a veritable "king of the ball"