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Prizes for Leo: teacher key

Lionel Messi, grade 2 edition, written for 2nd grade. Lionel Messi was born in Argentina. He has won many prizes for his soccer.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

  1. Where was Leo born?
    • Madrid
    • Rosario (answer)
    • Miami
  2. At what age did Leo join FC Barcelona?
    • 13 (answer)
    • 8
    • 20
  3. How many times has Leo won the Ballon d'Or, as of November 2026?
    • Two
    • Five
    • Eight (answer)
  4. How did Argentina beat France in the final?
    • By one goal in the first minute
    • On penalty kicks (answer)
    • Nobody scored
  5. Which team does Leo play for as of November 2026?
    • Barcelona
    • Newell's Old Boys
    • Inter Miami CF (answer)

Words

  • Argentina: a country
  • Spain: a country
  • club: a team
  • penalty: a free kick
  • Olympic: of the Games