E. CreatureThis text is for questions 18 to 19.
Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an Argentinian football player for F.C
Barcelona. He is not very tall, mainly due to the growing problem he had when he was younger. His
eyes are brown. He never has short hair.
Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown's Newell's Old Boys.
From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel's parents were unable to pay
for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.
In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16 years old, Messi made his first team debut in a
friendly match with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The following
championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October 16th,
2004, in Barcelona's derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium 0-1. And in 2010, 2011, and
2012 he is the best player in the world.
18. Why did Messi's parents decide to move to Barcelona?
A. Because they wanted Messi to be successful in soccer.
B. So that Messi could learn in the best soccer club.
C. Because they were very poor in Argentina.
D. To get Messi's health problem cured.
E. Because they had decided to move.
19. The following statements are correct according to the text, except ...
A. Lionel Messi was born in June 24th 1987 in Argentina.
B. Messi started to play football in Newelll's Old Boys.
C. Messi's parents decided to move to Barcelona.
D. Messi is an Argentinian football player.​