Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion, now fully updated (Guillem Balague's Books)
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Description
⚽ Own the story of a legend—Messi’s journey like never before!
- TOP RANKED BIOGRAPHY - Ranked #1 in Spanish and Central & South American Historical Biographies—join the global community of readers.
- COMPLETE CAREER CHRONICLE - From Rosario prodigy to Barcelona icon, PSG drama, and MLS transfer—every pivotal moment covered.
- 2022 WORLD CUP GLORY INCLUDED - Fully updated to capture Messi’s crowning achievement and historic World Cup victory.
- ULTIMATE MESSI INSIDER ACCESS - Unprecedented interviews with Messi, coaches, and family reveal the man behind the legend.
- AUTHORITATIVE ENGAGING NARRATIVE - Guillem Balagué’s expert storytelling makes this a compelling must-read for football aficionados.
This fully updated biography by Guillem Balagué offers an authoritative, behind-the-scenes look at Lionel Messi’s extraordinary football career, including his 2022 World Cup triumph and landmark transfer to Inter Miami. Drawing on exclusive interviews and meticulous research, it chronicles Messi’s rise from Rosario to global superstardom, making it an essential read for any serious football fan.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 13.34 x 3.91 x 19.84 cm |
| Isbn 10 | 1399619136 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1399619134 |
| Item Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 784 pages |
| Publication Date | 16 Nov. 2023 |
| Publisher | Seven Dials |
Reviews
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Worth a read
Good read
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Amazing talent, brilliant story, great author
I bought this book to read on holiday. I'm a big fan of Messi on the pitch - not only his incredible talent but the way he conducts himself. No diving, no histrionics - that's what makes him the best for me. Ronaldo for example doesn't always set a great example with his conduct on the pitch.I knew Guillem Balague from his excellent punditry on the Sky Sports coverage of Spanish football but hadn't read his work as a journalist/author before. He expertly chronicles the story of Messi from a young age to the World's best footballer. It is clear Balague did incredible research and conducted many interviews to build the full picture of Messi's life with his family and as a footballer. The book is fantastically written and as much of a pleasure to read as it is to watch this incredible talent on the place he calls home - the football pitch. A must read for any fan of the wonderful game.
User
The mind behind the skills
Excellent read
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Battered
I was waiting for this book to go on sale and the moment it did I ordered it as I thought my son would love this for a Xmas present but I've just opened it and it feels as though the book was owned before. It doesn't feel like a crisp new book does. The photos don't do it justice really its battered all along the edges and doesn't look new. Bit disappointed 🙁
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Grandson read so quick and past to his friend thought excellent
Grandson loved it
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Lazy
Huge passages just ripped from old interviews from other publications in Argentina. Feels lazy.
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For all Messi fans
A great read which goes into a lot of details.
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Every football fan's must read
Bought for my grandson's 31st birthday. He's loved football since he was a toddler and watched Matcb of the Day with his granddad.When Argentina won the World Cup
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Go for it
Good👍
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Gran libro de un gran jugador y autor
Gran lectura. Es un libro memorable de un jugador fuera de serie. Gracias!
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Essential Messi book
Lots of info. Pictures. Interviews. Lots
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Messi's well deserved World Cup trophy and book
Hoping to start reading the updated biography of the best player in the history of football. Book arrived in very good condition.
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Boring
Bought for my husband, who is a big Messi fan (as a football player) but he couldn’t read more than 50 pages. He said that the book was boring, dragging on and on about so many unnecessary and not interesting details. He could not read it. I ended up selling it for half the price.
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