Lionel Messi Soccer's Top Scorer |
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| Author:
| Burshtein, Karen |
| Series title: | Living Legends of Sports Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68048-129-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $28.41 |
Book Description:
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Between his time playing for Spain's FC Barcelona team and his role on the Argentine national team, it's surprising Lionel Messi has a life off the pitch. Yet, the most popular soccer legend of our time keeps a busy schedule that far exceeds his notable accomplishments on the field. Readers will find the details of Messi's life, including his early struggles with a growth hormone deficiency, his intense years of training as a teenager, and his launch into superstardom as a World Cup...
More DescriptionBetween his time playing for Spain's FC Barcelona team and his role on the Argentine national team, it's surprising Lionel Messi has a life off the pitch. Yet, the most popular soccer legend of our time keeps a busy schedule that far exceeds his notable accomplishments on the field. Readers will find the details of Messi's life, including his early struggles with a growth hormone deficiency, his intense years of training as a teenager, and his launch into superstardom as a World Cup star. This biography also covers Messi's family life, multimillion-dollar endorsements, and admirable charity work.