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Lionel Messi

Soccer's Top Scorer

by Jacob Steinberg
Karen Burshtein
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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 all 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. In addition to his career, the text also covers Messi's family life, multimillion-dollar endorsements, and admirable charity work.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Living Legends of Sports

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 15, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781680481334
      • File size: 9246 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781680481334
      • File size: 9246 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2015

      Gr 5-8-These upbeat and engaging biographies offer a mix of anecdotes and facts, along with sidebars and color photos. Fans will enjoy learning that LeBron James maintained a B average in high school and that his favorite subject was earth science. These athletes are in their 20s and 30s, and the books neatly balance stories of the players' early lives with their considerable personal accomplishments. For instance, readers learn that soccer star Lionel Messi overcame a childhood growth hormone deficiency and that David Ortiz felt that growing up in the Dominican Republic, where he often played baseball with makeshift equipment such as bottle caps and broomsticks, helped him become a better hitter. A time line and a section on other "living legends" add context. VERDICT This well-executed set is sure to please fans and newcomers alike.

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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