Does Lionel Messi have Asperger's?

Messi is autistic. He was diagnosed at 8 years old, still in Argentina, with Asperger's Syndrome, known as a mild form of autism. Although the diagnosis of athlete has been little publicized and questioned, as a way to protect him, the fact is that their behavior on and off the field are revealing. read more

All-time great soccer player Lionel Messi was diagnosed with Aspergers at age 8 (article in Portuguese, translation in comments). The translation, as posted on Reddit, is hereafter: Messi is autistic. He was diagnosed at 8 years old, still in Argentina, with Asperger's Syndrome, known as a mild form of autism. read more

Jose Guzman February 24, 2016 A little-known (and very unconfirmed) rumor asserts that Lionel Messi, the greatest soccer player of his time, has Asperger's Syndrome. read more

Lionel Messi is an Argentine soccer player who plays for the Spanish Club FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Team. His talent was apparent at a young age, when his team, Newell’s Old Boys, only lost one match in four years. read more

People [who have Asperger's] are generally male, having difficulties in socialization, interests and repetitive motor acts very strange. Popularly, the syndrome is known as a factory geniuses. It is the case of Messi. read more