At just 13 years old, Lionel Messi left his home in Rosario, Argentina, to pursue a dream across the Atlantic. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game tells the story of his journey to Barcelona, the loneliness of leaving family behind, and how La Masia shaped the boy into the legend he would become.

At just 13 years old, Lionel Messi left his home in Rosario, Argentina, to pursue a dream across the Atlantic. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game tells the story of his journey to Barcelona, the loneliness of leaving family behind, and how La Masia shaped the boy into the legend he would become.

Messi: Beyond the Game is a 10-part narrative podcast exploring the life, career, and legacy of Lionel Messi. From his childhood struggles in Argentina to his global rise as a football icon, each episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and moments that defined him. Designed for international audiences, especially in the U.S. and India, the show captures not just Messi’s records and trophies, but also his humanity, resilience, and the emotional power of his story.

Messi: Beyond the Game is a 10-part narrative podcast exploring the life, career, and legacy of Lionel Messi. From his childhood struggles in Argentina to his global rise as a football icon, each episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and moments that defined him. Designed for international audiences, especially in the U.S. and India, the show captures not just Messi&rsquo;s records and trophies, but also his humanity, resilience, and the emotional power of his story.