BETA
Chapter 1
The spark of greatness
Chapter 2
The classic era in Spain
Chapter 3
The quest for global glory
Chapter 4
Beyond the pitch
Ch 1 · The spark of greatness
arti Piece together the torn napkin to discover how Lionel Messi's legendary career began.
arti When Newell's Old Boys and Messi's family could not afford his $900 monthly treatment, Barcelona's sporting director funded his care in Spain.
Glossary
napkin (noun)
A square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal for wiping the fingers or lips. In December 2000, Barcelona director Carles Rexach signed Lionel Messi's first contract on a paper napkin.
A square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal for wiping the fingers or lips. In December 2000, Barcelona director Carles Rexach signed Lionel Messi's first contract on a paper napkin.
Fun Fact
Napkin contract: Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract on a napkin is kept safe in a private vault in Andorra.
Quiz
What jersey number did Cristiano Ronaldo famously inherit from David Beckham at Manchester United?
Quiz
Who was the legendary Manchester United manager who signed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003?
adriagain15 Crazy how a daily childhood shot shapes so much more than just your height.
