Lionel Messi, Argentina's heir to Maradona and Barcelona FC golden boy, is still only 25 and arguably the greatest footballer of all time, having won the FIFA Ballon d'Or an unprecedented four times in a row. He is fast, elusive and mesmerising. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi's story, including his parents and extended family, his coaches, people who have played alongside him and even Messi himself. Messi is a revealing portrait of football's most exciting and talented star, updated to include the electrifying 2012 season in which the humble young sportsman rewrote the record books to the delight of fans across the globe.