Before the trophies, before the stadiums, there was a small boy in Rosario, Argentina—tiny, fragile, and obsessed with football. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game uncovers Lionel Messi’s childhood, his battle with a growth disorder, and the extraordinary family support that helped him take his very first steps toward greatness.

Before the trophies, before the stadiums, there was a small boy in Rosario, Argentina&mdash;tiny, fragile, and obsessed with football. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game uncovers Lionel Messi&rsquo;s childhood, his battle with a growth disorder, and the extraordinary family support that helped him take his very first steps toward greatness.

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.