00:00Did you know that Lionel Messi, one of the best footballers in the world, owes his career to a simple paper napkin?
00:06When Messi was 13 years old, he lived in Rosario, Argentina, and was already showing incredible talent.
00:11But he had a problem, a growth hormone deficiency.
00:15His family couldn't afford the treatment, and although many clubs wanted him, none were willing to pay for his recovery.
00:21One day FC Barcelona found out about his talent and invited him to do a trial in Spain.
00:26Messi dazzled on the field, but the club's directors hesitated to sign him.
00:30Then Carles Rexac, Barça's technical secretary, took a paper napkin and wrote an impromptu contract,
00:37assuring that Barcelona would take care of Messi's treatment.
00:41That contract on a simple napkin was the beginning of the legend of Lionel Messi.
00:45Years later, Messi conquered the world of football, won 8 Ballon d'Or awards and led Argentina to victory in the
00:50World Cup in 2022.
00:53From a napkin to the history of football.
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