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This quiz covers a range of fascinating facts about Lionel Messi, from his early life and career milestones to his personal life and incredible achievements. Test your knowledge of the soccer superstar. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Lionel Messi: Amazing Facts About the Soccer Legend study set below.
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1
When and where was Lionel Messi born?
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A
June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina
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B
July 4, 1987, in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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C
June 24, 1987, in Santa Fe, Argentina
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D
July 4, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina
2
Who was Messi's first coach?
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A
His father, Jorge Messi
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B
His grandmother, Celia
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C
A coach at Grandoli
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D
A coach at Newell's Old Boys
3
Who was Messi's first major influence as a player?
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A
His father
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B
His grandmother, Celia
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C
Pablo Aimar
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D
Cristiano Ronaldo
4
At what age was Messi diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency?
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A
Four
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B
Seven
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C
Ten
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D
Twelve
5
How many goals did Messi score for FC Barcelona?
6
In what year did Messi score 91 goals in a calendar year, breaking Gerd Müller's record?
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A
1972
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B
2000
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C
2012
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D
2022
7
How many goals did Messi score against Real Madrid during his FC Barcelona career?
8
Why did Messi leave FC Barcelona in 2021?
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A
He wanted a new challenge
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B
Severe financial troubles at the club
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C
He was transferred
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D
To play with Sergio Agüero
9
Who is Messi's most frequent teammate?
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A
Cristiano Ronaldo
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B
Sergio Agüero
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C
Sergio Busquets
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D
Lionel Richie
10
Who is Messi married to?
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A
His childhood friend, Antonela Roccuzzo
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B
His mother
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C
His sister
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D
A famous actress
11
What are the names of Messi's three children?
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A
Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro
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B
Lionel Jr., Jorge, and Mateo
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C
Benjamin, Thiago, and Ciro
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D
Mateo, Thiago, and Benjamin
12
Messi is the godfather to whose son?
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A
Sergio Busquets' son
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B
His own son
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C
Sergio Agüero's son
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D
Lionel Richie's son
13
Messi has a tattoo dedicated to his wife's what?
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A
Smile
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B
Eyes
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C
Hands
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D
Hair
14
How much money has Messi earned throughout his career, well over?
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A
$1.15 billion
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B
$100 million
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C
$500 million
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D
$5 billion
15
On what was Messi's first FC Barcelona contract signed?
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A
A piece of paper
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B
A napkin
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C
A contract form
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D
A menu
16
Who was Messi named after?
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A
His father
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B
His grandfather
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C
Lionel Richie
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D
Pablo Aimar
17
Who was Messi's idol growing up?
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A
Diego Maradona
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B
Pablo Aimar
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C
Cristiano Ronaldo
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D
Lionel Richie
18
On his Argentina debut, Messi was sent off for elbowing an opponent. How long after coming off the bench did this happen?
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A
2 minutes
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B
5 minutes
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C
10 minutes
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D
15 minutes
19
What achievement made Messi's Instagram post the most-liked in history?
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A
Winning his first Ballon d'Or
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B
Scoring a hat-trick
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C
Lifting the 2022 World Cup
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D
His transfer to Inter Miami
20
How many Ballon d'Or awards has Messi won?
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A
Five
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B
Six
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C
Seven
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D
Eight
21
Messi is the only player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice. In which years did he win it?
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A
2010 and 2014
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B
2014 and 2018
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C
2014 and 2022
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D
2018 and 2022
22
With Argentina, Messi won an Olympic gold medal at which Olympic Games?
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A
2004 Athens
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B
2008 Beijing
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C
2012 London
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D
2016 Rio
23
Messi holds the record for the most assists in soccer history, with over how many?
24
How many team trophies has Messi won in his career?
25
Which of these is NOT a team trophy Messi has won?
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A
La Liga titles
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B
Champions Leagues
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C
Copa America
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D
Premier League titles
26
What was Messi's first club where he was coached by his father?
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A
Newell's Old Boys
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B
FC Barcelona
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C
Grandoli
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D
Inter Miami
27
Messi's first major influence, Celia, supported him by attending his...
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A
Birthday parties
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B
Training sessions and matches
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C
School events
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D
Family gatherings
28
Messi scored nearly 500 goals for which childhood club before moving to Barcelona?
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A
Grandoli
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B
Newell's Old Boys
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C
Argentina U-20s
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D
Real Madrid
29
What is the name of the fixture where Messi scored 26 goals against Real Madrid?
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A
The Super Clásico
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B
The Derby della Madonnina
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C
The El Clásico
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D
The Manchester Derby
30
Messi's 2022 World Cup winning photo on Instagram has received over how many likes?
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A
50 million
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B
60 million
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C
74 million
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D
80 million
