Lionel Andres Messi is one of the  (伟大的) football stars in the world. Messi was (出生) in Rosario Argentina on June 24,1987. His father was a worker and mother was a part-time cleaner. He has two brothers and a sister. At the age of five, Messi started (踢) football for a club. He (训练) seven hours or more each day. He was full of energy and ran fast. He soon (展现）his talent in playing football.

    Messi never gives up even if he meets difficulties. In 2006, he(受伤) his foot badly, but he came back three months (以后) and scored three goals in a match against Real Madrid. His fans all stood up and cheered for (他). When asked the secret of his success,Messi said, “I am always （工作）hard to be my best, for my team, for my fans and to try and (赢). Playing football is part of my life.