Okay, so today I wanna talk about something kinda random I was messing around with: Messi’s height. Yeah, Lionel Messi, the soccer dude. Don’t ask me why, I just got curious.
First, I googled it. I mean, that’s the obvious first step, right? Saw a bunch of different numbers, like 5’7″, 5’6″, even some saying 5’5″. The internet, man, it’s a wild place.
Then, I started digging a little deeper. I went to official sources, like FIFA’s website and stuff. Even those had slightly different measurements. It was all over the place. Annoying, right?
So, I tried to find comparisons. You know, pictures of him next to other famous soccer players whose heights are supposedly known. That was kinda helpful, but pictures can be deceiving because of angles and shoes and stuff.
Next, I dove into forum discussions. Oh boy, that was a rabbit hole. People arguing about inches, claiming to have “inside” info, total chaos. Took those with a HUGE grain of salt. Most of it seemed like guesswork.
Okay, so here’s where it gets a bit silly. I actually looked up the average height of people from Argentina, where Messi is from. Thought maybe that could give me some context, you know? But then I realized that average height has nothing to do with an individual’s height. Duh.
After all that, I kinda landed on 5’7″ as the most likely answer. It seemed to be the most frequently cited number, and it kinda lined up with the comparison photos I saw.
But here’s the thing: I still don’t know for sure! It’s just a number on the internet, and nobody seems to have the definitive answer. It was a fun little investigation, but ultimately, it doesn’t really matter. He’s still a legend, regardless of how tall he is.
Lesson learned? Don’t believe everything you read online, and sometimes, the truth is surprisingly elusive. Now, I’m gonna go watch some soccer.
