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Lionel Messi’s exquisite finish set Barcelona on their way to a potentially decisive 2-0 win at Real Madrid on Saturday to lift the champions three points clear of their arch-rivals at the top of La Liga. After his brilliant four-goal Champions League haul against Arsenal on Tuesday, the Argentina forward struck in the 33rd minute [...]

Full Name: Lionel Andrés Messi Date of Birth:June 24, 1987 Place of Birth:Rosario, Argentina Nationality: Argentine Height: 169 cm. Weight: 75 Kg. Position: Winger Squad Number: 10 Current Club: Barcelona Biography Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina to parents Jorge Messi, a factory worker and part-time cleaner, and Celia (née Cuccitini). [...]