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Presentation Outline (Week 9)
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Presentation Title: Lionel Messi – The Journey of a Football Legend
Purpose of your speech: To share the inspiring life story of Lionel Messi, from his humble
beginnings to becoming one of the greatest football players of all time.
Attention Getter:
Can you imagine a small, shy boy from Argentina growing up to become a global football
icon? What if I told you that this boy was once rejected for being "too small," yet he went on
to win the World Cup and 7 Ballon d’Or awards?
Background:
Football is more than just a sport—it’s a passion that unites millions. And among the greatest
players in history, Lionel Messi stands out not just for his talent, but for his perseverance and
dedication to the game.
Preview the speech (your two points – maximum three - that you wish to inform us of)
Today, I’ll take you through Messi’s incredible journey.
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First, we’ll explore his challenging childhood in Argentina.
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Then, we’ll see how he overcame obstacles to rise in his football career.
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Finally, we’ll look at his legendary achievements and impact on the sport today.
Body
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1st Main Point – First, ….
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Messi’s Childhood: Dreams and Struggles
o Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.
o Fell in love with football at a young age, playing for local club Grandoli and
later Newell’s Old Boys.
o Diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) at age 11—his family
couldn’t afford treatment. And that make him seems smaller, shorter and weaker
than other children at the same age.
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Presentation Outline (Week 9)
o Many many years later, when Messi was asked about his treatment for
Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) in an interview, he said: "Every night I
had to stick a needle into my legs, night after night after night, every day
of the week, and this over a period of three years,"
o FC Barcelona offered him a contract at 13, and he moved to Spain to join their
youth academy, La Masia.
o Since then Messi, began his journey with soccer.
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2nd Main Point – My next point is…. /Let’s move to…
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Rising to Stardom: The Making of a Legend
o Debuted for Barcelona’s first team at 17 (2004).
o Became a key player under manager Pep Guardiola, forming the
legendary "MSN" trio (Messi, Suárez, Neymar).
o Won 4 Champions League titles and 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona.
o Started to known for his dribbling, playmaking, and record-breaking
goals (91 goals in a single year in 2012).
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3rd Main Point – (possibly)
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Achievements and Impact: From Barcelona to the World
o Left Barcelona in 2021 due to financial issues and joined Paris Saint-Germain
(PSG).
o Argentina lost to Germany in the 2014 World Cup. You can see form his eyes
that his desire for victory.
o In 2020, he was already 35 years old, which was not considered young in the
team. But he led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, finally
winning the trophy that had eluded him for years.
o Won 7 Ballon d’Or awards (most in history).
o Founded the Leo Messi Foundation to help children in need.
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Conclusion
o Summarize key points
As we’ve seen, Messi’s journey wasn’t easy—from a small boy facing
health struggles to a global superstar, his story teaches us
about resilience, hard work, and never giving up on dreams.
o Final thought:
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Presentation Outline (Week 9)
Messi’s journey wasn’t just about victories—it was about never giving
up, even after heartbreak. He lost four World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014,
2018) before finally lifting the trophy in 2022. Many thought his chance
was gone, but he kept fighting, and at 35, he led Argentina to glory.
As one fan said after the final:
"It’s like God wrote a story, and this story had the best ending."
Messi’s career reminds us that true greatness isn’t just about talent—
it’s about perseverance. Whether in sports or life, never stop believing in
your dreams.
Thank you!
Note: End your speech with a simple “Thank you”