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| Lionel Messi pushed his boundaries to go from being the “smallest player on the pitch” to one of the greatest athletes of our time. |
Hard Work = No Limits
As Lionel Messi also knew that his height was his shortcoming, he practised football very hard to compensate for his shortcoming. He never stopped playing football even during his treatment period.
Do you know? Lionel Messi at a height of 1.7 m (5' 7”) is shorter when compared to the other football players.
Since his childhood, Lionel Messi, who was nicknamed “Leo”, dreamed of becoming a professional footballer.
Lionel Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD), a rare disorder which was enough to shatter all his football dreams.
Lionel Messi’s father was able to afford his treatment only for two years and after two years, he was not in a position to afford for his treatment because the treatment was expensive as it cost at least $1,000 per month.
As Lionel Messi also knew that his height was his shortcoming, he practised football very hard to compensate for his shortcoming. He never stopped playing football even during his treatment period.
His love for his dreams was bigger than the obstacles in his life. Today, Lionel Messi is one of the best footballers in the world despite struggling from a medical condition, poverty and many setbacks.
Lionel Messi pushed his boundaries to go from being the “smallest player on the pitch” to one of the greatest athletes of our time.
Remember, “You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.”
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| Today, Lionel Messi is one of the best footballers in the world despite struggling from a medical condition, poverty and many setbacks. |
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