Description
In 2009 Real Madrid paid GBP80m, 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 football's 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.
Acclaimed football writer Luca Caioli draws on invaluable testimonies to tell the inside story of football's greatest ever rivalry.
About the Author
Luca Caioli is the bestselling author of biographies of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar. A renowned Italian sports journalist, he lives in Spain corresponding for SKY Italia and Corriere della Sera.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785781292
Author Luca Caioli
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Icon Books
Publisher Icon Books
Weight(grams) 139g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm