Introduction To Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is one of the most celebrated football players in history. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. His love for football started at a very young age, and he would play with his brothers in the streets of his hometown. He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at the age of 11, which led him to join the Barcelona Football Academy where he received treatment. His remarkable talent soon became apparent, and he quickly became a vital player for the team, scoring numerous goals and breaking records. Messi has since won numerous awards like the Ballon D'Or and Golden Foot titles, and he continues to amaze fans with his incredible skills. Messi has not only made a name for himself as a football player, but he is also well known for his humanitarian efforts. Through his Leo Messi Foundation, he supports numerous charitable causes aimed at improving the lives of children in need. He is also an ambassador for UNICEF, a global organization that works to improve the lives of children in over 190 countries worldwide. Messi's humble nature and dedication to his craft have made him an inspiration to millions of football fans worldwide, and he continues to lead by example on and off the pitch.

Today, Messi is the greatest soccer player in the world, the greatest ever in the Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General [BISAC] of The Beautiful Game. But not too long ago, his dreams were almost destroyed by a childhood medical problem that wouldn't let him grow. How did that little boy, who came from a working class family in Argentina, defy such frightening odds? How did he become the biggest star of the most popular sport in the world? Start following the career of this record-shattering player today so that one day in the future you too can say that you lived in the time of Lionel Andres Messi.

For soccer enthusiasts and sports fans in general, an in-depth look at the life of the beautiful game’s greatest star, Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. Whether you call it soccer, football, fútbol, or the “beautiful game," it is the most popular sport in the world, and Argentine footballer Lionel Messi stands as one of its finest players—not only of his time, but of all time. Admired around the globe for his athleticism, skill, and fierce competitiveness, Messi has, at the age of 24, already shattered records at one of the most storied clubs in the world, FC Barcelona. Now, in this comprehensive biography, Messi fans can learn more about his life and career. Argentine journalist Leonardo Faccio describes how Messi, as a talented youth player in Buenos Aires, left his home for Spain in search of the medical help his family could not afford to treat his rare hormone deficiency. Small of stature, but possessing tremendous natural gifts, Messi developed into a star at Barcelona’s famed Masia soccer school. In this book, Faccio has written not only a biography of an enigmatic celebrity, but a meditation on athletic genius, drawing on interviews with Messi himself, as well as with everyone from his family, teammates, childhood friends—even his favorite butcher. In-depth and intimate, soccer fans who enjoy watching Messi come alive on the field will delight as he comes alive on the page.

Soccer star Lionel Messi is one of the most famous and highest-paid athletes in the world, but it wasn't always that way. This biography traces Messi's footsteps from his middle-class neighborhood in Rosario, Argentina, to the soccer fields of Europe. Readers will learn of his introduction to a game that would make him rich, his early promise despite his small stature, the medical crisis that nearly derailed his career, and his move from home at thirteen to train in faraway Spain. Vivid photographs and sidebars that detail his distinguished career take readers on a fascinating journey. Along the way, readers will discover the secrets of Messi's success and what's next for the soccer star.

'I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi' Diego Maradona FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2022 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH & MESSI'S TRANSFER TO INTER MIAMI As Lionel Messi raised the World Cup triumphantly into the air, the world watched on in awe. Messi's final peak conquered; his final dream achieved. It was the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Yet despite delivering Argentina their third World Cup, Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a dramatic conclusion, and Miami awaited the Argentinian legend. Guillem Balagué has had unprecedented access to Messi's inner circle including the player himself: his coaches, team-mates and family. From tracing the origins of Messi's precocious talent in Rosario, Argentina, to chronicling his peerless seventeen-season career at Barcelona, and his tumultuous Parisian adventure, Guillem takes us behind-the-scenes of Messi's World Cup triumph and his long-desired move to the MLS. This is an epic, authoritative and compelling account of an enigmatic footballing genius. 'I can tell my grandkids one day that I coached Lionel Messi' Pep Guardiola

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time! This Little Golden Book Biography about the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Simone Biles Jackie Robinson Misty Copeland

Learn about the inspirational story of Lionel Messi How unlikely does it seem that a young man of diminutive stature, nicknamed "The Flea," would become the best and most intimidating soccer player in the world? Lionel Messi caught the world's eye as the main force behind what became the powerhouse that is FC Barcelona. He has led them to more titles than they ever earned before and earned himself the Best Player in the World trophy more times than any other player. Few players have ever achieved his speed and agility on the pitch. The left-footed player has a low center of gravity, which allows him to maneuver and sprint like no other, and has been called magical-anointed. So, what's left for the 28-year-old superstar to accomplish? His home country is still waiting for their trophy. Here is a preview of this biography: Humble Beginnings Growth Issues The Making of a Young Champion Becoming Soccer's King National Play Personal Life Here is an excerpt from the book: Despite suffering perpetual injury, Messi was intent on continuing to break records. He set a world record for the longest streak of goals scored in consecutive games with 21. He was the first player to be a three-time award winner of the European Golden Shoe. He did relinquish his reign on the FIFA Ballon d'Or to Cristiano Ronaldo, and it was the first season in five years that FC Barcelona would finish without a trophy. Speculation abounded about whether Messi would stay in Barcelona, but it was answered with a new contract in May 2014 that made him the highest-paid player the sport had ever seen. He was would receive an increased salary of e20 million.

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of his generation. In fact, although still so young, he has been dubbed by many fellow professionals as "The Best Player to Ever Grace the Sport." Most fans are aware of his successes on the field, but in order to truly understand Lionel Messi, you must first understand where he came from. "Lionel Messi: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Messi's upbringing and details his breakthrough onto the world stage, all the way through his 2012 loss to Real Madrid. Messi's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Messi so much. From family to soccer to the future, all you need to know about Lionel Messi is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Lionel Messi's life. This book also includes all of Lionel Messi's statistics.