In this publication, the famous sports journalist Guillem Balague provides a complete and subtle analysis of the “Messi phenomenon”, addressing his inner circle - coaches, colleagues, friends, family. What qualities do you need to have to become the “golden boy of football”? What do you have to sacrifice to achieve this kind of success? How to reach the top but remain an ordinary person? Despite numerous obstacles and health problems, Messi realized his dream by doing what he loved and working on himself - and his story is truly inspiring.