Even at the age of five, Lionel Messi stood out as an astonishing player. Relocating from Argentina to Barcelona at the age of just 13, he was ready to take the world by storm.
But being the foundation of a great Barcelona squad brings its pressures too, when the manager chooses to build his team around you.
Join Lionel on his incredible journey to become the man who many have called the greatest player of all time.
This book is part of Tales from the Pitch – our series of fast-moving fictionalised biographies of football’s top players and managers.
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The Breastest News Blog
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Armadillo Magazine
"A great gateway to story-telling for those who are reluctant to read for pleasure."
Parrot Street Book Club
"Perfect for my football-mad 9 year-old who is currently isolating and missing his matches."
Caroline Martin, Parent
"A great way to encourage your child to read by reliving the drama of exciting matches and getting to know current players."
The School Run
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