PUBLIC FIGURES

LIONEL MESSI

Biography of Lionel Messi










Watch the video and do the following activities:

1. Match the speakers to what they said.

1. Allen Hopkings   
2. Cobi Jones     
3. Monica Gonzalez    
4. Curt Menefee  

• He has so many phases
• When he's playing soccer you can tell he's playing for something bigger than himself
• I think he's 'the flee' because they can't catch him 
• He can hold 3 players and get out of it dribbling through
• He is considered to be the best player in the world without question
• He is considered to be the best player ever
• Barcelona is considered to be the best team of our generation

2. Answer the questions

1. When was his official début?
2. How tall is he?
3. Why did his parents accept the offer from F.C.Barcelona?
4. How many years did he sign for? How much money was his contract for?
5. Why does he lift up his hands when he scores a goal?

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