Messi: A Biography

Messi: A Biography is a treat for Messi fans who enjoy watching this star come alive on the football field. In this book, the author, Leonardo Faccio, presents a look into the soccer playerƒ??s career and personal life. Lionel Messi is an Argentine football player, who currently plays for Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga. Messi fans will learn about how this talented sports star was diagnosed with a rare hormone deficiency and had to leave his hometown of Buenos Aires to seek medical help which his family was not able to afford.

While seeking medical attention in Spain, Messi matured into a talented football player at Barcelonaƒ??s famous Masia Soccer School. Neither Messiƒ??s small stature nor his health issues could stop him from developing phenomenal athletic abilities. By the young age of 24, Messi managed to shatter world records while playing for one of the worldƒ??s most esteemed soccer clubs, FC Barcelona. He secured the FIFA World Player Award and the prestigious Ballon Dƒ??Or. He has been compared to soccer greats like Diego Maradona. Messi has also acquired a huge fan following around the world for his athletic prowess and fierce competitiveness.

By drawing on information collected through interviews with Messi himself, his family members, teachers, teammates, and even childhood friends, Faccio helps readers understand the life of Lionel Messi.