Written by Chris Barish
Illustrated by Nate Sweitzer
New York: Abrams Fanfare, 2026. Comic. 131 pgs.
Lionel Messi will almost definitely be remembered as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Currently on track to score 1000 career goals, Messi has won nearly every soccer championship. But for most of his career, one victory remained elusive - the World Cup. This high-interest graphic novel tells the true story of the 2022 World Cup and Messi's first World Cup Championship.
For soccer and sport fans alike, this is an incredibly engaging nonfiction comic and the start to a new series 'History's Greatest Games'. Using a fun, conversational tone and plenty of interruptions to teach readers more about important moments in soccer history - including an ongoing debate about who really is 'The GOAT' - this book is sure to be a hit. My favorite way to read history is to barely notice I'm learning facts, and this book strikes exactly the right chord. Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, this book is a must for soccer fans.
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