Messi, Neymar, and Suárez: The Barcelona Trio (World Soccer Legends) - Hardcover

Jökulsson, Illugi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789212846 ISBN 13: 9780789212849

Publisher: Abbeville Kids, 2016

Synopsis

Lionel Messi, an attacking genius and longtime player on FC Barcelona, is widely recognized as one of the greatest soccer players in history. When the emerging Brazilian talent Neymar joined him in 2013, they became known as the Invincible Duo. Then, when the colorful Luis Suárez joined their roster the following year, the most unbeatable attacking unit in history had been created. Together, this trio has scored a record-breaking number of goals, and has proven time and again that their strategic unit outshines each player on his own. The book includes details of each player’s career, vivid photos of the trio’s electric force on the field, impressive stats, and fun facts about the most successful offensive formation playing today.

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About the Author

Illugi Jökulsson is a writer on sports subjects based in Iceland.

Reviews

Gr 2–5—A biographical overview of three internationally recognized soccer stars: Lionel Messi, Neymar da Silva Santos, and Luis Suárez, collectively known as MSN or the Barcelona Trio. The content mainly focuses on their 2015–16 season but does cover each player's early life, introduction to soccer, and road to fame. Quick but detailed descriptions are given of the highs and lows of the athletes' careers, from Messi's instant stardom to Suárez's controversial incidents to Neymar's ever-changing hairstyle. Fellow teammates and coaches are also discussed along with the players' home countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Charts highlight their heights, the number of goals they scored, and more. VERDICT Consider this slim but informative volume wherever soccer fans are found.—Emily Bayci, Naperville Public Library-Naper Boulevard Library, IL

Edition details

• Publisher: Abbeville Kids
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789212846
• ISBN 13: 9780789212849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 62