SPECIAL REPORT
It's strange to imagine a world in which Lionel Messi isn't considered one of the greatest footballers of all time - but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was once just a small boy with huge talent.
Goal has spoken to those who knew him best growing up - his friends, teachers, coaches, neighbours and doctor - to paint a picture of what Messi's life looked like before he moved to Barcelona to become the global superstar he is today.
You can watch The Making of Messi documentary above