The Flea: The Amazing Story of Leo Messi

by Michael Part

Overview

The captivating story of soccer legend Lionel Messi, from his first touch at age five in the streets of Rosario, Argentina, to his first goal on the Camp Nou pitch in Barcelona, Spain. The Flea tells the amazing story of a boy who was born to play the beautiful game and destined to become the world's greatest soccer player.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938591099
Publisher:	Sole Books
Publication date:	12/17/2017
Series:	Soccer Stars
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Michael Part is the bestselling author of
NeymarThe Wizard, Cristiano Ronaldo: The Rise of a Winner, Luis Suarez: A Striker's Story, James: The Incredible Number 10 and Balotelli: The Untold Story. His books are published in 36 countries.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 8

Prologue - Barcelona, March 2001 9

Chapter 1 First Ball and First Touches 13

Chapter 2 The Pibe and a Dream 20

Chapter 3 The Worst Team in Town 26

Chapter 4 School Days 36

Chapter 5 Newell's Calling 43

Chapter 6 The Good Doctor 56

Chapter 7 Answers 66

Chapter 8 The Championship Sniffles 73

Chapter 9 Grandma 79

Chapter 10 The Quest 86

Chapter 11 Club Atlético River Plate 91

Chapter 12 The Stranger 100

Chapter 13 Losing Sight of the Shore 107

Chapter 14 The End of the Rainbow 110

Chapter 15 The Wait 116

Chapter 16 The Napkin 125

Chapter 17 Good-bye, Three Musketeers 135

Chapter 18 Sweet Home, Rosario 141

Chapter 19 What Dreams May Come 143

Lionel Messi Honors 147

Records 150

Bibiolography 152