Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.

Discover how footballer Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion, and Messi facts galore!

**A Junior Library Guild Selection**

A 2026 Children's Book Council Kids' Favorites Award Winner

★ "At a time when Messi biographies are in abundance, this one stands out"–School Library Journal, starred review

"A fitting tribute to a stellar role model."–Booklist

How did a small, shy, soccer-obsessed child with a serious medical condition...