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The Journey of Lionel Messi: From Humble Beginnings to Soccer Superstar
TLDR This bonus episode of Throughline follows Lionel Messi's path to becoming one of the greatest soccer players in the world, from playing his first game at the age of four to facing economic hardships in Argentina and ultimately finding success with Barcelona and the Argentine national team.
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This special bonus episode of Throughline tells the story of Lionel Messi and his journey to becoming one of the best soccer players in the world.
06:03
This section of the podcast tells the story of how Lionel Messi played his first soccer game at the age of four and began his journey to becoming a professional player.
11:34
Lionel Messi underwent a growth treatment as a teenager, but it was cut short due to the economic crisis in Argentina, which resulted in the interruption of medical treatments for many people.
15:59
Lionel Messi's family struggled financially, leading them to consider seeking opportunities outside of Rosario, Argentina, as the economic crisis affected their income and ability to pay for Messi's growth treatment.
21:11
Lionel Messi's father turned down an offer from Spanish scouts to go to Spain alone at the age of 11, leading Messi to continue playing in smaller leagues in Latin America and leaving him with the lingering question of what could have happened if his father had accepted the offer.
25:52
The economic crisis in Argentina in the 70s and 90s, along with corruption and unemployment, led to a state of emergency, protests, and ultimately a mass emigration of Argentines, including Lionel Messi.
30:37
Lionel Messi dreams of playing for an Argentinian club and hopes to return someday, but instead he debuts for the first division team of Barcelona at the age of 16.
35:39
Lionel Messi finally gets the opportunity to play for the Argentine national team and scores his first goal for Argentina.
40:25
Returning home is never easy and trying to do so can become a nightmare.
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