Who Is Lionel Messi?

Name: Who Is Lionel Messi?
ISBN: 9780593754825

James Buckley, Jr.

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · July 9, 2024

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Who it’s for: An illustrated biography tracing Lionel Messi’s soccer career and lifelong love of the game.
Themes: Lionel Messi’s soccer career, Lifelong love of soccer, Family encouragement and remembrance
Genres: Sports Biographies for Kids, Soccer

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Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time!

He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen years old in 2003 to breaking numerous longstanding records in 2012, to helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, Messi continues to wow fans with his finesse of the soccer ball. However, Lionel Messi stays true to his roots, never forgetting a small tribute to his grandmother each time he scores a goal by looking up and pointing to the sky. Learn about Lionel's epic career and his lifelong love for soccer in this illustrated biography for young readers.

Messi’s Soccer Career

An illustrated biography tracing Lionel Messi’s soccer career and lifelong love of the game.

Come here for

Messi’s career, from his 2003 debut to Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win
His trophies, awards, and records

Expect

Career milestones and honors, including seven Ballon d’Or awards
A look at his tribute to his grandmother after scoring

Where it sits

Soccer	89%
Sports Biographies for Kids	64%

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Sports Biographies for Kids
Caribbean & Latin America
Soccer

Authors: James Buckley, Jr.
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: July 9, 2024
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Lionel Messi’s soccer career · Lifelong love of soccer · Family encouragement and remembrance
Reading lane: Sports Biographies for Kids