THE IMPACT THAT MESSI HAD ON OTHER PEOPLE.

PEOPLE

• Mr. Knapp

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• Mr. Smit

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• Mr. Pickett

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• Messi: The inside story of the boy who became legend.
• Despite Messi's young age, he was one of the best soccer players that ever lived.
• He plays for Argentina and his number is ten.
• Messi had won several world cups as seen below.
• Caioli, L. Messi: The inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend. London: Corinthian, 2012. Print.

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• Messi was born in Rosario , Argentina and started playing soccer at a young age.
• He broke the FC Barcelona's team record for the youngest soccer player to score a leauge goal.
• In 2008-2009 Messi scored a total of 38 goals that made his team have a triple-winning success.
• Balague, Guillem. Messi: The Biography. N.p.: Orion Limited, 2014. Print.
• Messi biography

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• Messi is truly a great soccer player because of his great skill and speed.
• Messi had inspired me to become a better soccer player and maybe, to play for an international soccer team.
• He has proven the world to be one of the best soccer players that ever lived.
• Lionel Messi
• Ejaz, Khadija. Lionel Messi. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.

OTHER SOURCES

• The Internet:
• Messi supports several charities from the Leo Messi Foundation.
• He was offered a positin on the national team of Spain, which he declined.
• Lionel Messi earns a total of 35 million dollars a year for his salary.
• "Top Ten Lists at TheTopTens." Top Ten Lists at TheTopTens. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.

OTHER SOURCES

• The online school websites:
• Lionel Andrés Messi was named Fédération Internationale de Football (FIFA) player of the year for 2009-2012.
• During his years of soccer, he improved greatly and in 2008, Messi was the second most dominant player in the world.
• As a young player, Messi joined the youth team of Newell's Old Boys in 1995, making his team a lot better.
• "Britannica School." Britannica School. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2014.

OTHER SOURCES

• Online Library:
• Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of his generation.
• In fact, although still so young, he has been told by many professionals as The Best Player to Ever Grace the Sport.
• Messi's incredibly amazing talents have fans and critics wondering where his career will take him next.
• "OCLS Catalog." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.

NEWSPAPERS

• Wall Street Journal:
• Messi hosts a charity game on Saturday, in Chicago, to have a freindly match against the team Northwestern.
• After the game, Messi shakes hands with Matt Eliason, who scored a bicycle-kick goal at Messi's match.
• Instead of Messi, a college star was making fans of some of the best soccer players in the world.
• The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company, n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.

NEWSPAPERS

• New York Times:
• He is 23, with a grown-up’s income reported to exceed $43 million this year.
• Messi had a startling 52 goals in 50 matches of a season in which he also leads the Spanish league in assists.
• Messi led Barcelona into the final of Champions League in Europe. The world’s most prestigious club tournament.
• N.p., n.d. Web.

NEWSPAPERS

• USA Today
• Messi is on the list of the best players in the world and plays striker on Argentina.
• Messi plays all over the field, from striker, to wide forward, to right midfielder, and even as central midfielder.
• Messi was effective enough in the position he played that his team was on the list for tournament, Golden Ball.
• "USA TODAY: Latest World and US News." USA Today. Gannett, n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2014.

MAGAZINE

• Time Magazine:
• In the middle of him scoring a record five in Champions League goals in a game, Messi chipped the keeper from inside 12 yards.
• Messi at age 24, is unbelievably talented and incredibly humble. He makes you hold your breath every time he touches the ball.
• The ball never leaves his feet. His love of the game and the pride he feels while playing for Barcelona and Argentina is amazing.
• "TIME." Time. Time Inc., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.

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• Sports Illustrated:
• After winning the Champions League final against Manchester United, Messi and Barça are trying to win another one.
• Messi celebrating his goal in the Champions League final at Wembley making his team win.
• FC Barcelona's performance against Manchester United considered them to be the best team in the world.
• "FCBarcelona - More than a Club." Official FC Barcelona Web Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.

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• ESPN, The Magazine:
• Other players seem to chase the ball, while Messi moves in connection with it.
• Messi, now 25, plays like no one they've ever seen and his talent can't be easily explained.
• Messi was just a middle-class kid from a stable and ordinary family. Until he became a popular siccer star for Barcelona.
• "ESPN." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.