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= **__Lionel Messi__**  =

==== Lionel Messi was born on June 24th 1987 and was born in Santa Fe, Argentina. Currently he is aged 24, his height is 169 centimetres and his weight is 67 kg. He is famous because he plays football for FC Barcelona in Spain and he plays striker for the team. Lionel Messi has become the best player in the world. ====

==== When he was about 8 years Lionel Messi had to have treatment so he could have a normal rate of growth. Every night he would have to sit on his bed and get injections into his legs. The treatment he was having was very expensive and his family couldn’t afford it. They solved this problem when his father got a job at the same time Lionel Messi went to trial for FC Barcelona. Fortunately the trials were successful and he made it into the team. This helped the family financially in many ways. ====

==== I believe that he should be classified as a hero because no matter how rich or poor you are you can still achieve your dreams. I also believe he should be classified as a hero because he has inspired many young kids to achieve their dreams also. ==== ==== I chose Lionel Messi as my hero because I want to be liked him when I grow up. ====