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Lionel Messi Research Project

Read the profile, then use its facts to answer the questions and plan a short research-style article. Write in complete sentences and use your own words.

Profile: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. As a child, he loved soccer and joined the youth team of Newell’s Old Boys. When he was 13, he moved to Spain and joined FC Barcelona’s youth academy. Messi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2004. He later played for Paris Saint-Germain in France and joined Inter Miami CF in the United States in 2023. Messi represents Argentina in international soccer. In 2022, he captained Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup. He has also won multiple Ballon d’Or awards, which recognize outstanding soccer players. Messi is known for close ball control, quick movement, accurate passing, and scoring goals. His career includes both individual honors and achievements with his teams.

Read and investigate

Use details from the profile to answer Questions 1–5. For Questions 6–7, explain your thinking using evidence from the profile.

1.Where and when was Lionel Messi born? Include both the city and the date.
2.Put these three clubs in the order Messi joined them: Inter Miami CF, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain.
3.Which country does Messi represent in international soccer, and what major tournament did he win with that country in 2022?
4.Choose the best meaning of “youth academy” as it is used in the profile.
  • A place where young players train and develop their skills
  • A stadium where professional matches are played
  • A prize given to a team after a tournament
  • A club shop that sells soccer equipment
5.True or false: The profile says Messi is known only for scoring goals.
TrueFalse
6.The profile calls the Ballon d’Or an award that recognizes outstanding soccer players. Is this an individual honor or a team achievement? Explain how you know.
7.Name two details from the profile that show Messi’s soccer journey included important changes or achievements.

Plan a research-style article

Write a short article titled “Lionel Messi: A Remarkable Soccer Career.” Use the profile as your source. Include an opening sentence, at least three accurate facts, and a closing sentence explaining why his career is noteworthy. Use linking words such as “also,” “later,” or “because.”

8.Draft your article in 5–7 sentences. Check that each fact matches the profile and that your sentences are in your own words.
9.Add a source note for this article. Write the title of the source you used and name one fact you checked in it.
Sketch a small soccer ball or a symbol that could accompany your article. Add a caption that connects it to one fact in your writing.

3 printable pages

  • Lionel Messi Research Project, page 1 of 3: Profile: Lionel Messi, Read and investigate

    Page 1

  • Lionel Messi Research Project, page 2 of 3: 4. Choose the best meaning of “youth academy” as it is used in the profile.

    Page 2

  • Lionel Messi Research Project, page 3 of 3: Plan a research-style article

    Page 3

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