Lionel Messi has been introducing himself to the world of football greatness by breaking football records over and over. If you want to have a peak of his life before becoming a potential Hall of Fame member, here's what you can do. Save some money, mark January 1, 2015 on your calendar, and visit a theater to see a movie dedicated for the Barcelona star. According to a report by the Telegraph, the Lionel Messi movie release date is set on New Year's Day.
"A new film about Argentina icon Lionel Messi will be released in Spain on New Year's Day.
Messi, directed by Alex de la Iglesia with a script by Jorge Valdano, miss archive footage with interviews and dramatizations of the player's early life.
Messi's Barcelona team-mates like Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano all making an appearance in the movie along with Argentine football managers Cesar Luis Menotti and Alejandro Sabella."
Now that you know about the Lionel Messi movie release date, turn your attention back to his team which are currently in second place of La Liga standings behind Real Madrid. Just recently, Messi scored a hat-trick to power his team to a 5-1 win over RCD Espanyol. That is an hour after his main rival Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid scored a hat-trick. The rivalry of these two would also make a great movie, right?
While the Lionel Messi movie release date is fast approaching, is his days with Barcelona getting closer to the finish line, too? According to recent rumors, the 27-year old superstar could be moving to English Premier League club Chelsea. In fact, according to an article by Express, he is already studying the English language to make himself comfortable in England.
Express UK wrote:
"Barcelona have placed a near £200million price tag on their most prized asset, but according to sources close to the player, sports giant adidas, who are Chelsea's club sponsors, would be ready to help broker the deal in order to steal the striker from rivals Nike.
Messi's close friend Cesc Fabregas, who joined Chelsea in the summer, has also been trying to persuade his pal that his future lies at Stamford Bridge.
Messi is apparently already studying English, and believes his son Thiago would receive a better education in London."
