Lionel Andres Messi is one of the greatest football stars in the world.

    Messi was {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (出生) in Rosario, Argentina on June 24,1987. His father was a {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (工人) and mother was a part-time cleaner. He has two {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (兄弟) and a sister. At the age of five, Messi started playing football for a local club.  He practiced {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (七) hours or more each day. He was {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (充满) of energy and ran fast. He soon showed great talent in playing football.

    Messi never gives up even if he {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (失败)or meets difficulties, In 2006, he {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (受伤，伤了) his foot badly, but he came back three months later and scored three goals in a match against Real Madrid. His fans all stood up and cheered for {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (他). When asked the secret of his success, Messi said, "I'm always working {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (努力地)to be my best, first for my team, for the fans, and to try and {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (赢). Playing football is part of my life.