Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion, now fully updated (Guillem Balague's Books)

Good read

I bought this book to read on holiday. I'm a big fan of Messi on the pitch - not only his incredible talent but the way he conducts himself. No diving, no histrionics - that's what makes him the best for me. Ronaldo for example doesn't always set a great example with his conduct on the pitch. I knew Guillem Balague from his excellent punditry on the Sky Sports coverage of Spanish football but hadn't read his work as a journalist/author before. He expertly chronicles the story of Messi from a young age to the World's best footballer. It is clear Balague did incredible research and conducted many interviews to build the full picture of Messi's life with his family and as a footballer. The book is fantastically written and as much of a pleasure to read as it is to watch this incredible talent on the place he calls home - the football pitch. A must read for any fan of the wonderful game.

Excellent read

I was waiting for this book to go on sale and the moment it did I ordered it as I thought my son would love this for a Xmas present but I've just opened it and it feels as though the book was owned before. It doesn't feel like a crisp new book does. The photos don't do it justice really its battered all along the edges and doesn't look new. Bit disappointed 🙁

Grandson loved it

Huge passages just ripped from old interviews from other publications in Argentina. Feels lazy.

A great read which goes into a lot of details.

Bought for my grandson's 31st birthday. He's loved football since he was a toddler and watched Matcb of the Day with his granddad. When Argentina won the World Cup

Good👍

Lots of info. Pictures. Interviews. Lots

Hoping to start reading the updated biography of the best player in the history of football. Book arrived in very good condition.

Very thorough insite into the life of Messi. One of the greatest soccer players.

I’m a Messi fan and I loved this book.. so great.