Lionel Messi: Soccer's Golden Striker (Gateway Biographies)

by Leslie Holleran (Author)

Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

Lionel Messi dominates soccer. Claiming every major trophy in soccer, Messi is one of the sport's most decorated players. He has an Olympic gold medal, a World Cup win, seven Copa del Rey trophies, and more. Messi has also claimed eight Ballon d'Or awards and was named the world's top male soccer player multiple times.

In 1987 Leo was born in Rosario, Argentina. He began playing soccer at a young age. At 13 years old, Leo and his family moved to Spain so he could play for FC Barcelona's youth teams. He worked his way up to the pro team. Messi led Barcelona and the Argentina national team to many titles. In 2023 Messi signed with Inter Miami CF, bringing his amazing play to the United States.

Learn more about Lionel Messi and how he became soccer's golden striker.

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Classification
-
ISBN-13
9798765628737
Lexile Measure
960
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Lerner Publications (Tm)
Publication date
August 01, 2024
Series
Gateway Biographies
BISAC categories
JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
JNF054130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Soccer
Library of Congress categories
Argentina
Soccer players
Messi, Lionel

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