Messi the full story

Author's name: Luca Caioli

It seemed strange that an entire family would place their faith in a thirteen-year-old boy. Before their marriage, Celia and Jorge had already considered emigrating to Australia; they wanted a new life in a new world. Things weren't bad, but they realized they couldn't fulfill their dreams, and their lives in Argentina wouldn't change for the better. They were looking for a new opportunity for their children; Leo could receive medical treatment in Barcelona and continue developing his football talent at a great club. But it wasn't an easy decision. The Messis repeatedly asked themselves whether they were doing the right thing. Before leaving, they gathered the family around the table and asked each one what they wanted to do. They made it clear that if one of them didn't want to leave, they would all stay in Rosario. In "Messi: The Complete Story," Italian journalist Luca Caioli traces the rise of the legendary player Lionel Messi, from before his birth, through the political situation in Argentina, to the football environment in his country. In the book's chapters, Italian journalist Luca Caioli touches on the sacrifices made by Lionel Messi's family, his early illness with growth hormone deficiency, and his outstanding ball control skills. Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, born June 24, 1987, is an Argentine footballer who is considered the best player in the world and is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of football. He has won numerous Ballon d'Or awards and holds the record for most European Golden Shoes. He spent most of his professional career with Barcelona, ​​where he won 35 trophies, including ten La Liga titles, four Champions League titles, and seven Copa del Rey titles. Born and raised in central Argentina, he moved to Spain to join Barcelona at the age of 13, making his league debut at the age of 17 in October 2004. He established himself as a key player for the club over the next three years, and in his first season as a starter in September 2008, he helped Barcelona achieve the first treble in Spanish football. That year, at the age of 22, he won his first Ballon d'Or.