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Who is Lionel Messi? / by James Buckley, Jr. ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez.

Buckley, James, Jr., 1963- (author.). Gutierrez, Manuel, 1975- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593754825
ISBN: 0593754824
ISBN: 9780593754832
ISBN: 0593754832
Physical Description: 50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Workshop, [2024]
Copyright: 2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 50).
Formatted Contents Note:	Who Is Lionel Messi? -- From Argentina to Spain -- Barcelona -- Highs and lows -- Finally, a world champion -- Messi to Miami.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.