Narrative

On June 24,1987 a gift from God was placed down on Earth and his name was Leonel Messi.God blessed Leonel with the skill of fútbol,Leonel was born with the gifts but had to work hard to achieve what he has today.Many people did not believe in the small young boy,they all knew he had skills and could see the game but clubs thought he was to small.

Leonel Messi always had a ball with him,from playing in the street to playing in his own house.No one could touch the boy with his skills and touch on the ball.As a boy Leonel played for a youth club team that his Father coached,his Father always believed that Leonel was able to go far.Disaster struck Leonel's dream when he was a boy.Messi had a growth disorder,the only way to help his growth was to take a steroid that would inject hormone to his body ,the coast of the steroids are $500,this was to much for the Messi's to afford.Leonel dream of becoming a professional soccer player was crushed,his love was taken away from him.

On an ordinary day Leonel walked into his house,he walked into the kitchen where his mother was sitting down are crying.The tears that ran down her face were not tears of sadness but of joy.Leonel approached his mother and went to convert her.

“Mama what is wrong,what happen” Leonel asked puzzled. “I just got off the phone,I received some news I have to tell you.”Ms.Messi said still crying. “What Mama,what is the news.” “FC Barcelona has agreed,they said they will allow us to move to Spain.You will play for their youth and they will pay for your growth hormones.”Ms.Messi said in joy.

Leonel was shocked,his dream could once again become true it could become a reality.This is all Leonel wanted,to do something he loved,to play soccer for a living.

Leonel Messi was paralyzed from the news,his body was almost frozen,he could not move a muscle.Thoughts were bouncing around in his head of how to react,how to feel.Leonel dropped to his knees and cried,saying “Thank you God,you heard my cries and now answered me.I am very grateful for that.”

That one phone call changed Leonel's life,it gave him a change to believe.Leonel and his family had to move to Spain,across the big blue ocean to a place with a different langue and life style.Leonel knew nothing about Barcelona,did not know anyone from the area and did not know about the team,but he followed his dream and moved toBarcelona,Spain.

(New location,Barcelona,Spain)

Leonel found it hard to meet new friends,he was 14 years of age and he could barely speak the langue.Leonel was a very shy kid when he first came to Barcelona,but on the field all the shyness disappeared.His skills showed other players what he was made of.

FC Barcelona gave Leonel Messi the steroids that were necessary for his growth.He had to inject a steroid every day into his leg muscle,his steroids took time but help the small Argentina grow.The downside to the steroids were his bones were growing to fast for his muscles, this caused him to pull muscles and get injured.

Even with Leonel taking the steroids he only reached a height of 5ft and 6.5in,still very small for a player.He does not let his height change his game,he thinks of what he is going to do next on the ball before anyone els does,giving him an advantage and also time.

(year of 2012)

Leonel Messi reachieved the ball in the middle of the pitch,quickly turns,facing the opponents goal he drives at full speed in the middle of the heart of the defense. Messi passes 1, 2, 3, now even 4 players, this movement is outstanding by the little man.Now only the Goalie to beat,the keeper comes quickly off the line trying to cute of the angles he has....

Outstanding goal score by the Argentinian,lifting the ball over the goalie's head and into the back of the net,this man is the best player of in the world,no one can touch him.Leonel Messi is a work of magic,he is a gift from God himself.

(Halftime of the soccer game)

The second half starts and Messi immediately gets the ball. Flying down the sideline and cutting the ball inside with his deadly left foot over the ball.Messi takes advantage of his shoot and score a screamer from 35 yards out, a wounder goal. Messi with already 3 Fifa player of the Year award may look to take this years once again.It is outstanding watching this tiny man beat players and score the goals that he does,no question about it ,Messi is the best player in his Generation and maybe of all time.Messi has already been compared to Maradona who was one of the best Argentinian player of all time.The two of them play the game in the same style,they both love the game and have a very big passion.

There goes Messi again,dribbling around players as if they are standing still for him. Messi flicks the ball between two players reaching leg,the ball manages to reach the other side of the players but for Messi he is taken out.The ref sprints over to the spot and points in Messi favor of a free kick.The distance of the spot from the goal line is only 27 yards.The position of the spot will benefit Messi,letting him strike the ball with his powerful left foot. Messi takes 3 steps backward,breaths in and out slowly.The crowed is screaming his name,praying that his strike will be the 1 out of 100,the perfect shot that goes in.Messi approaches the ball,in a blink of an eye the ball smacks the back of the net.”Messi,Messi,Messi.!”Is the only sound you hear in this wonderful Camp Nou stadium.

(The game has ended)

That was quite a show Leonel Messi has let us the viewers see.This young boy that almost had his dream taken away from him taken the challenge.He is one of the best players to look at as a role model. From having nothing as a child,working hard everyday for the thing he loved,never giving up,and then making his dream a reality.This is what every young player should learn from this small man.No matter what problems are throw in your direction learn a way of how to avoid them.

“Hello,Messi can we have a word?” “Yes,please make it fast I have to go soon.”

“Can you tell your viewers any advice,anything that you would like to say.”

“The one thing I would have to tell my fans is never give up hope,also never give up dreams.Working hard and trying your best is all that is asked from you.I would also like to show my respect for FC Barcelona,with out them I would of never made it this far as a player,they made who I am today.”

“Thank you Messi.”

Never give up on your dreams and never give up hope,you can make a dream become reality because anything is possible.