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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MBAPPÉ AND MESSI, NEYMAR, RONALDOFor years, a personal battle has defined top-level European football – Messi vs Ronaldo. A rivalry like no other. Since they

La vida de un personaje excepcional, marcado por el éxito, el drama y el afán de superación más allá de la gesta deportiva. “Estoy feliz de anunciar que, después de discutirlo con mis hijos, mi famil

Leo Messi está considerado el mejor jugador de fútbol del mundo. Con apenas 24 años ha obtenido en tres ocasiones el Balón de Oro. De este modo, no solo iguala a las tres figuras que le han precedido (Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini y Marco Van Basten), sino que tambien es el triple laureado mas joven de la historia.Con detalles reveladores y un ritmo apasionante, Messi narra la trayectoria vital y deportiva de este idolo global, desde los campos de tierra de su Rosario natal en Argentina hasta el Olimpo futbolistico y mediatico con el FC Barcelona ganador de seis copas en una sola temporada. Una carrera extraordinaria conseguida a base de talento y esfuerzo.a

Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation perhaps of all time. The talisman of a Barcelona team that has dominated Spanish and European football, and the winner of the FIFA Ballon dOr an unprecedented four times in a row, he is fast, elusive and mesmerising. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messis story, including his parents and extended family, his coaches, those who have played alongside him and even Messi himself. Messi is a revealing portrait of footballs most exciting star, updated to include the electrifying 2012/13 season in which the humble young sportsman rewrote the record books to the delight of fans across the globe.

From the author of the bestselling Torres and Messi, a revealing new biography of Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo. When a young Portuguese player with sublime abilities arrived at Manchester United in 2003, Alex Ferguson put the no. 7 shirt once worn by Best, Cantona and Beckham on his back without hesitation. The expectation was clear, and Cristiano Ronaldo didnt disappoint. Ronaldo won the FIFA World Footballer of the Year in 2008, the first Premier League player ever to do so. Since his record-breaking 80m move to Real Madrid, his goal-scoring flair has continued and made his on-going rivalry with Barcelonas Lionel Messi even more intense. Luca Caioli tells the inside story of this global superstar both on and off the pitch, unveiling the life of one of modern footballs great players as never before.

When Manchester Citys owners appointed Roberto Mancini in late 2009, the message was clear: this was the man who would overtake the Blues illustrious neighbours and restore the club to the pinnacle of English football. The former Italy playmaker swiftly repaid their faith, following up an FA Cup triumph in his first full season with the Premier League title won in the most heartstopping fashion imaginable to continue a success story that had taken him from early stardom in Bologna to back-to-back league titles as Inter Milan manager. Now, renowned Italian sports writer Luca Caioli gives the full inside story of Mancinis rollercoaster life in football from his early days as a firebrand centre forward, through glory days with Sampdoria and Lazio, to his emergence as a charismatic, if controversial, pitch-side leader. Featuring insights from those who know him best including family members, former teammates and managers, as well as an exclusive interview with Mancini himself, it provides a unique and revealing portrait of the man behind the Blue revolution.

Esta es la biografía más completa de Cristiano Ronaldo, el chico de oro, uno de los futbolistas más caros de la historia y uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos. Desde sus primeros pasos en la isla de Madeira, en el seno de una modestisima familia de barrio obrero, el libro recorre su complicado salto al continente, primero al Sporting de Lisboa y, con apenas 18 años, al Manchester United, donde consiguio el Balon de Oro como mejor jugador el mundo.El autor no olvida su rocambolesco traspaso al Real Madrid, las comparaciones con Leo Messi, sus mejores partidos, sus grandes decepciones, las mujeres de su vida y su paternidad. Se habla de su obsesion por la perfeccion, su relacion con Ferguson y Mourinho y de su extraordinaria capacidad para marcar goles, que le llevo a conseguir con el Madrid la Bota de Oro 2011 y otro trofeo Balon de Oro como mejor jugador del mundo del 2013.

Barcelona has long been regarded as a home of beautiful football. In July 2014, already boasting Lionel Messi and Neymar, Barça added Luis Suárez to complete a forward line that was undeniably special, even by their own high standards.They had taken greatly differing paths from South America to the starting line-up at the Nou Camp. Messi joined Barcelona aged just thirteen, Neymar served a spectacular apprenticeship in Brazil and Suarez enjoyed spells with Ajax and Liverpool three prestigious educations with an emphasis on attractive play.Through exclusive testimonies from friends, families, managers and teammates, acclaimed football writer Luca Caioli documents their individual journeys and examines the phenomenal success of Barças MSN years to date, including the 2015/16 league and cup double.

Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the world for his devastating ability and his carefully crafted image. A two-time Ballon dOr winner with his own fashion label, he is every inch the modern superstar, but behind the glamour lies one of the most dedicated athletes the sport has ever known.Luca Caioli, author of the bestselling Messi, tells the inside story of the Real Madrid star whose determination has driven him to the very top of his game, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself.Updated to include all the action from his hugely successful 2013/14 campaign, Ronaldo offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of footballs all-time greats.

Neymar is the youngest Brazilian ever to reach 35 international goals and time is on his side as he closes in on Pelés long-standing record of 77. The Barcelona wünderkind has already scored more tim

A brand new biography of Liverpool and Premier League superstar, Fernando Torres, based on one-of-a-kind insider interviews with those closest to him ... and the player himself. This is the story of a kid who wanted to be a rock star but who turned into a football god, the idolised and adopted son of 42 million Liverpool fans across the world. From his birth in Madrid through to his winning goal in Euro 2008 and beyond, the book goes ehind the scenes of Torres life and career to examine what makes the golden boy of football tick as well as kick. Renowned sports journalist Luca Caioli has exclusively interviewed figures from fans to his father, Rafa Benitez to Luis Aragones, Steven Gerrard to Kenny Dalglish, Fabio Capello, and Fernando Torres himself. This unrivalled material will give the real untold story of how The Kid became the King of Europe...

Luis Suárez es el nuevo ídolo de la afición barcelonista. Un delantero voraz que se ha conjuntado de maravilla con Messi y Neymar para formar la que algunos califican como la mejor delantera de la historia del futbol. Un goleador de ensueño destinado a marcar una epoca en el F. C. Barcelona.Primero el pulgar, luego el indice y, para terminar, el anular. Tres besos por cada gol. Mientras la aficion blaugrana celebra con vitores y gritos de ¡Uruguayo, uruguayo! el nuevo tanto del astro salteño, Luis Suarez recuerda con besos a sus seres queridos: su esposa y sus dos hijos. Asi celebra ahora sus goles este killer, este jugador imprevisible capaz de resolver cualquier jugada. Un delantero con mas de 300 goles en su carrera a quien todo el mundo conoce como el Pistolero. Luca Caioli nos acerca a este maravilloso jugador, pero tambien al hombre, al padre de familia que sufre con cada polemica. Una biografia detallada y amena que repasa la vida de este mago del balon, desde sus inicios en los campitos de futbol baby uruguayos; su paso por Holanda, en el Groningen y el Ajax; su consagracion en el Liverpool y en la seleccion absoluta de su pais; hasta su llegada al F. C. Barcelona, donde se ha erigido por derecho propio como uno de los mejores delanteros del mundo y ha conquistado el corazon de la aficion.

In 2009 Real Madrid paid 80m, a then record fee, to sign a ready-made superstar in an effort to keep pace with a Barcelona side that had won it all. In doing so, they sparked a rivalry like no other; Messi vs Ronaldo. The seasons that have followed have been truly spectacular, the battle for supremacy increasing in profile and intensity all the while. Their styles, personalities and footballing allegiances continue to divide opinion, but their dominance of the record books has now put one claim beyond debate - this is footballs greatest ever head-to-head. Acclaimed football writer Luca Caioli draws on invaluable testimonies from those closest to the two stars, with exclusive insights from friends, families, teammates and managers, to tell the inside story of this fascinating rivalry.

Having long been hailed as a future star of world soccer, Neymar has thrived under the pressure of expectation. Already well on his way to becoming Brazils all-time top scorer and a leading light in one of the greatest Barcelona teams in history, his legacy is already taking shape. Updated to include all the action from the 2016/17 season and drawing on exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, Neymar paints a compelling picture of the life and career of a global superstar.

A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon dOr, Cristiano Ronaldos status as a footballing superstar is unquestionable. His insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year-after-year has seen him win almost everything there is to win in the game, including his first international silverware: a Euro 2016 winners medal. Here, Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself. Updated to include all the action from the 2016/17 season, the year after he claimed his third Champions League winners medal and became the tournaments all-time top goalscorer. Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MESSI , RONALDO AND NEYMAR The worlds greatest players, head to head. Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen. Now, Luca Caioli, author of bestselling individual biographies of each player, asks: Who is the greatest? Comparing their contrasting styles, stories, records and awards, he gives you everything you need to decide who comes out top. With exclusive insights from their friends, families, teammates and managers, Caioli presents a unique insight into what makes a modern player not just successful, but truly great.Includes all the action from the 2017/18 season and the 2018 World Cup

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RONALDO AND NEYMAR Prolific, cool-headed and unerringly consistent, Lionel Messi is one of the most revered footballers in history. But did you know that his transfer to Barcelona was first agreed on a paper napkin? Or that an x-ray of his hand was to thank for identifying his growth hormone deficiency? And do you know why he refused to collect his first ever Champions League winners medal? Find out all this and more in Luca Caiolis classic portrait of a footballing icon, featuring exclusive interviews with those who know him best and even Messi himself.Includes all the action from the 2017/18 season and the 2018 World Cup