Eight Ballon d’Or awards. Ten La Liga titles. Four Champions League victories. One Copa América win. Six European Golden Shoes. Two World Cup Golden Balls. Record goalscorer for both Barcelona and Argentina. And finally, in 2022, the greatest prize of them all – one World Cup. The list of Lionel Messi’s records, honours and achievements is almost endless, but it also only tells part of his incredible story. In the Lionel Messi Fanbook we look back on how he overcame the odds to become arguably the greatest footballer the world has ever seen. From his early years in Argentina and his reign in Spain to his short spell at PSG, becoming Inter Miami’s MVP and winning the World Cup he’d always dreamed of, we relive all the highs and lows from his remarkable career. We also discover his life off the pitch, see how he compares to the greatest players in football history, look back on his top 10 moments, and more! You’ll even find four eye-catching and iconic Messi posters inside! Enjoy!
THE MESSI FANBOOK
A STAR IS BORN • How a young genius from Rosario with THE WORLD AT HIS FEET overcame the odds to become the HOTTEST PROPERTY ON THE PLANET
KING OF BARCELONA • In two decades at the Camp Nou, Messi went from SOUTH AMERICAN WONDERKID to UNDISPUTED KING OF EUROPE and darling of Barça fans
WHO’S THE GOAT? • Messi is arguably the GREATEST PLAYER TO HAVE EVER LIVED – but how does he compare to other footballinglegends?
THE PSG PROJECT • After leaving his BELOVED BARCELONA, could the greatest player on Earth be THE MISSING PIECE FOR PSG in their quest for Champions League glory?
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MESSI’S TOP 10 MOMENTS • Amid a galaxy of star-studded moments, these are the highlights from ONE OF THE GREATEST careers in football history
THE MIAMI MVP • Messi headed Stateside in 2023 to CONTINUE HIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY, becoming MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER’S STAR ATTRACTION in the process
ARGENTINA’S NEW MESSIAH • After years of frustration, some wondered if the WORLD’S GREATEST PLAYER would ever get his hands on FOOTBALL’S BIGGEST PRIZE…
MESSI BY NUMBERS • Messi’s career is not over yet, but here are some of the KEY NUMBERS he has compiled so far…
OFF THE PITCH • The man who COMPLETED EVERYTHING ON THE PITCH is an interesting and introverted CHARACTER OFF IT…
RECORD BREAKER • FROM TROPHIES TO GOAL RECORDS, discover how Messi has DOMINATED THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL…
SPORT BOOKAZINES AT THEIR BEST • Whether you’re a football fan, golf addict, or love all things F1, we’ve got you covered with our range of sports titles
The Messi Fanbook