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Football Superstars: Messi Rules

A Young Fan's Guide to the Football Legend

Simon Mugford author Dan Green illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:27th Oct '22

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This engaging book covers Lionel Messi's journey from childhood to stardom, featuring quizzes and fascinating facts about his remarkable career in football.

In Football Superstars: Messi Rules, young fans are taken on an engaging journey through the life of Lionel Messi, from his early days to his current achievements. This newly revised edition provides a comprehensive look at Messi's career, including his remarkable transition from Barcelona to PSG after an incredible 18 seasons. Readers will find a wealth of information about his stats, milestones, and the unforgettable Copa América victory with Argentina in 2021.

The book highlights Messi's extraordinary accomplishments, such as playing over 950 matches, scoring more than 750 goals, and winning 34 club titles, including 10 La Liga championships. Each page is filled with interesting facts and quizzes that not only entertain but also educate young readers about the legendary footballer. Messi's journey from being the smallest player on the field, affectionately nicknamed 'Titch,' to earning the title of the 'Greatest of All Time' is inspiring and showcases his incredible talent and determination.

Football Superstars: Messi Rules is part of a series designed to foster a love for reading among children. With its fun cartoons, inspirational stories, and engaging narrative style, the book encourages young fans to immerse themselves in the world of football while enjoying quotes, jokes, and comments from a cast of characters throughout the text.

ISBN: 9781783129232

Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 12mm

Weight: 120g

128 pages