Luis Miguel Echegaray is a host, analyst and writer for ESPN, ESPN FC and ESPN Deportes. Formerly, he was a presenter, host and writer for CBS Sports and before that, he worked at Sports Illustrated as a writer, presenter and head of Latino content. Previous places of employment include Telemundo, The Guardian and Vice. He lives in New York City with his wife Jen, a public school teacher.

"Tasty fare for readers inclined to hail the coming of soccer’s 'Messi-ah.'"

• FOREWORD by Andrés CantorCHAPTER 1: A GAME-CHANGING MOVECHAPTER 2: FROM ANOTHER GALAXY, AND FROM HIS NEIGHBORHOODCHAPTER 3: A SUMMER OF MESSI MANIAA quick guide to Messi's free kick styleSpotlight: The road to the Leagues Cup finalCHAPTER 4: A WIN AWAY FROM A MAJOR TROPHYLessons in keeping focusSpotlight: How to interview a football superstarCHAPTER 5: A MAGICAL KID WITH MESMERIZING TALENTA quick guide to Messi's style of play in his very early yearsCHAPTER 6: THIS KID IS GOING PLACESLessons in patience and perseveranceSpotlight: Messi's work off the pitchSpotlight: The Messi effectCHAPTER 7: INTERNATIONAL DUTYLessons in dealing with injurySpotlight: Messi the jet-setterCHAPTER 8: A BRAZILIAN BROTHERLessons in the power of friendshipSpotlight: A steady stream of silverwareLessons in unlocking your full potentialCHAPTER 9: THE HIGHS AND LOWS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESSLessons in resilienceLessons in the importance of appreciationSpotlight: Messi's magical momentsCHAPTER 10: THE FÚTBOL GODSTHE FINAL WHISTLE: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLEAcknowledgmentsReferencesPicture Credits

Luis Miguel Echegaray is a host, analyst and writer for ESPN, ESPN FC and ESPN Deportes. Formerly, he was a presenter, host and writer for CBS Sports and before that, he worked at Sports Illustrated as a writer, presenter and head of Latino content. Previous places of employment include Telemundo, The Guardian and Vice. He lives in New York City with his wife Jen, a public school teacher.

"Tasty fare for readers inclined to hail the coming of soccer’s 'Messi-ah.'"

• FOREWORD by Andrés CantorCHAPTER 1: A GAME-CHANGING MOVECHAPTER 2: FROM ANOTHER GALAXY, AND FROM HIS NEIGHBORHOODCHAPTER 3: A SUMMER OF MESSI MANIAA quick guide to Messi's free kick styleSpotlight: The road to the Leagues Cup finalCHAPTER 4: A WIN AWAY FROM A MAJOR TROPHYLessons in keeping focusSpotlight: How to interview a football superstarCHAPTER 5: A MAGICAL KID WITH MESMERIZING TALENTA quick guide to Messi's style of play in his very early yearsCHAPTER 6: THIS KID IS GOING PLACESLessons in patience and perseveranceSpotlight: Messi's work off the pitchSpotlight: The Messi effectCHAPTER 7: INTERNATIONAL DUTYLessons in dealing with injurySpotlight: Messi the jet-setterCHAPTER 8: A BRAZILIAN BROTHERLessons in the power of friendshipSpotlight: A steady stream of silverwareLessons in unlocking your full potentialCHAPTER 9: THE HIGHS AND LOWS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESSLessons in resilienceLessons in the importance of appreciationSpotlight: Messi's magical momentsCHAPTER 10: THE FÚTBOL GODSTHE FINAL WHISTLE: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLEAcknowledgmentsReferencesPicture Credits

Luis Miguel Echegaray is a host, analyst and writer for ESPN, ESPN FC and ESPN Deportes. Formerly, he was a presenter, host and writer for CBS Sports and before that, he worked at Sports Illustrated as a writer, presenter and head of Latino content. Previous places of employment include Telemundo, The Guardian and Vice. He lives in New York City with his wife Jen, a public school teacher.

"Tasty fare for readers inclined to hail the coming of soccer’s 'Messi-ah.'"

• FOREWORD by Andrés CantorCHAPTER 1: A GAME-CHANGING MOVECHAPTER 2: FROM ANOTHER GALAXY, AND FROM HIS NEIGHBORHOODCHAPTER 3: A SUMMER OF MESSI MANIAA quick guide to Messi's free kick styleSpotlight: The road to the Leagues Cup finalCHAPTER 4: A WIN AWAY FROM A MAJOR TROPHYLessons in keeping focusSpotlight: How to interview a football superstarCHAPTER 5: A MAGICAL KID WITH MESMERIZING TALENTA quick guide to Messi's style of play in his very early yearsCHAPTER 6: THIS KID IS GOING PLACESLessons in patience and perseveranceSpotlight: Messi's work off the pitchSpotlight: The Messi effectCHAPTER 7: INTERNATIONAL DUTYLessons in dealing with injurySpotlight: Messi the jet-setterCHAPTER 8: A BRAZILIAN BROTHERLessons in the power of friendshipSpotlight: A steady stream of silverwareLessons in unlocking your full potentialCHAPTER 9: THE HIGHS AND LOWS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESSLessons in resilienceLessons in the importance of appreciationSpotlight: Messi's magical momentsCHAPTER 10: THE FÚTBOL GODSTHE FINAL WHISTLE: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLEAcknowledgmentsReferencesPicture Credits