--- product_id: 531714426 title: "Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion, now fully updated (Guillem Balague's Books)" price: "€ 30.00" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/531714426-messi-the-must-read-biography-of-the-world-cup-champion store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Global Career Journey 2022 World Cup Triumph Exclusive Author Access Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion, now fully updated (Guillem Balague's Books) **Price:** € 30.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚽ Own the story of a legend—Messi’s journey like never before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion, now fully updated (Guillem Balague's Books) - **How much does it cost?** € 30.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/531714426-messi-the-must-read-biography-of-the-world-cup-champion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked Biography:** Ranked #1 in Spanish and Central & South American Historical Biographies—join the global community of readers. - • **Complete Career Chronicle:** From Rosario prodigy to Barcelona icon, PSG drama, and MLS transfer—every pivotal moment covered. - • **2022 World Cup Glory Included:** Fully updated to capture Messi’s crowning achievement and historic World Cup victory. - • **Ultimate Messi Insider Access:** Unprecedented interviews with Messi, coaches, and family reveal the man behind the legend. - • **Authoritative & Engaging Narrative:** Guillem Balagué’s expert storytelling makes this a compelling must-read for football aficionados. ## Overview This fully updated biography by Guillem Balagué offers an authoritative, behind-the-scenes look at Lionel Messi’s extraordinary football career, including his 2022 World Cup triumph and landmark transfer to Inter Miami. Drawing on exclusive interviews and meticulous research, it chronicles Messi’s rise from Rosario to global superstardom, making it an essential read for any serious football fan. ## Description 'I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi' Diego Maradona FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2022 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH & MESSI'S TRANSFER TO INTER MIAMI As Lionel Messi raised the World Cup triumphantly into the air, the world watched on in awe. Messi's final peak conquered; his final dream achieved. It was the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Yet despite delivering Argentina their third World Cup, Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a dramatic conclusion, and Miami awaited the Argentinian legend. Guillem Balagué has had unprecedented access to Messi's inner circle including the player himself: his coaches, team-mates and family. From tracing the origins of Messi's precocious talent in Rosario, Argentina, to chronicling his peerless seventeen-season career at Barcelona, and his tumultuous Parisian adventure, Guillem takes us behind-the-scenes of Messi's World Cup triumph and his long-desired move to the MLS. This is an epic, authoritative and compelling account of an enigmatic footballing genius. 'I can tell my grandkids one day that I coached Lionel Messi' Pep Guardiola Review: Worth a read - Good read Review: Amazing talent, brilliant story, great author - 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. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,368 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Spanish Historical Biographies 1 in Central & South American Historical Biographies 12 in FIFA | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 442 Reviews | ## Images ![Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion, now fully updated (Guillem Balague's Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714x4eL7YBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth a read *by K***R on 6 March 2026* Good read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing talent, brilliant story, great author *by J***L on 7 June 2014* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The mind behind the skills *by S***A on 23 July 2025* Excellent read ## Frequently Bought Together - Messi: The must-read biography of the World Cup champion - Soccer IQ: Things That Smart Players Do, Vol. 1 - Pelé: My Story --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/531714426-messi-the-must-read-biography-of-the-world-cup-champion](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/531714426-messi-the-must-read-biography-of-the-world-cup-champion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*