Lionel Messi: An Unauthorized Biography

By Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Price World Publishing
• Release date: Jun 4, 2012
• ISBN: 9781619841222

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LIONEL MESSI

An Unauthorized Biography

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Copyright © 2012 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies

All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.

eISBN: 9781619841222

Table Of Contents

Introduction

Youth Career

Barcelona: 2000-2003

Barcelona 2004 – Present

National Team

Greatest Ever

Personal Life

Statistics

Introduction

Lionel Andres Messi is a professional footballer who currently plays in the Spanish La Liga for Barcelona. When he was a little boy from the streets of Rosario, no one could have imagined what a sensational career he would have in football. He grew up to became one of the world’s greatest players.

The Barcelona forward has been dubbed by many fellow football professionals as The Best Player to Ever Grace the Sport. Let’s not forget that, over the years, we have been privileged to watch many legendary careers blossom, including the Brazilian forward Pele, and the Argentine playmaker Diego Maradona.

It is hard to believe that he has established so much in his career despite being the tender young age of 24. He already has 68 international caps to his name, and is sure to surpass the record set by Javier Zanetti in most appearances for Argentina. He has also been given the honor of representing his country as captain of the national team, elevating the expectancy of spectators at every game. He always manages to deliver above and beyond that expectancy.

This Argentine genius is just 5’7" tall and his path to the top of the football world has been less than merciful. He has faced numerous obstacles ever since he began playing football in a competitive environment, at just 5 years old. Somehow, he has quickly risen above all of the challenges.

I made a lot of sacrifices by leaving Argentina, leaving my family to start a new life. But everything I did, I did for football, to achieve my dream. That's why I didn't go out partying, or do a lot of other things. - Lionel Messi

Barcelona’s #10 forward has expressed his desire to complete his career in