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The Barcelona fans were already standing - they had seen the things that Lionel could do with the ball at his feet.
Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when he was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth.
Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style, these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
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Messi by Matt and Tom Oldfield from the Ultimate Football Heroes series is praised for its engaging storytelling and accessibility for young readers. Reviewers often mention the book's inspiration from Lionel Messi's journey, highlighting the motivational and aspirational elements for children. It is appreciated for its simplicity and ability to captivate those interested in football and the life of one of the sport's greatest stars.
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ISBN: 9781786064035
Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Dino Books
Audience: Children
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Weight: 300g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page. Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsene Wenger and Rafael Nadal.
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