At 22 years, is legendary. Considered by many the best player in the world, Lionel Messi is bound to FC Barcelona since arriving in the city from Argentina with just 13. Their progress in the club was spectacular went through the different categories in record time, so much so that at age 16 and could make his debut with the first team.
Currently it is perhaps the most charismatic player of the template, and one of the most beloved by the fans. Despite be so linked to Barcelona, has not forgotten his native Rosario, and when they get the Christmas holidays to reunite with their exploits across the Atlantic, during the days with Barca commitment allows. Christmas in Barcelona like, above all, to see the city lights.
Where you plan to spend the Christmas holidays this year? So far I know, God willing, I will spend Christmas in Rosario, but the end of the year still do not know.
You're one of those who enjoy Christmas, decorating the house, meeting with the family ...? Yes, the holidays are always very pleasant and even more so when you find yourself all year away from family, make the most of the time to be with all your own. Decorating the home, but my mother always takes care.
His goals more supportive From 2007, Leo Messi Foundation helps children up to age 14 who live in Argentina and ailing: covers medical expenses and cost of operations which may require, as well as travel, accommodation and meals to be served in Spain. Both Leo and his family are involved in each case.
On the other hand, enjoys most every year when, along with fellow Barca go to several hospitals in Barcelona to hand out gifts on Epiphany in the campaign "A dream for a gift that promotes charitable foundation.
And what is really what you like Christmas? Being reunited with family and celebrate all the holidays, and to ask that next year will be better and be healthy.
When held in Argentina, retains some Catalan tradition? The truth is that not many, because they usually travel in Argentina over Christmas and I could not know the traditions of depth here.
You like Christmas cakes? He has had the opportunity to test some of the typical Catalan dishes such as stew? Yes, I really like Christmas cakes, but still I could not try the stew, although I would.
What you remember most of Christmas as a child? As he lived the holidays? With great intensity, with my brothers and cousins. We fired rockets hidden from the family, the child has typical ...
Remember a gift you make a special dream as a kid? He always asked a ball and when, sometimes, to get another thing, I got a little sad.
It has decided he wants to ask the Kings this year? Above all, health for all my family and we're all happy.
You can escape the city to do some shopping? He likes to see the city illuminated and decorated?
I do not have much time to go shopping, really, but I like seeing the city lights. Very nice.
What surprised you suggested and most of Christmas in Barcelona? I suggest above all differences in culture ... Moreover, in Argentina is summer and winter here is something that intrigues me and baffles me sometimes.
Christmas is also time for solidarity. Not long ago, in 2007, created the Foundation Leo Messi. Could you explain what your main objectives?
Being in a bit famous now gives me the opportunity to help people who really need it, especially children. The idea is to smile back, just support them when they most need, and this is a philosophy of life, so I'm so happy to have my own foundation and to contribute to help as much as possible.
I remember as a child, he lived very intensely Christmas, my brothers and cousins. We fired rockets hidden in the family ... "
"Being famous allows me to help kids in need"