In this updated edition for 2013, Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Lionel Messi's story, including his parents and extended family, his coaches, and people who have played alongside him, as well as Messi himself. Previous edition sales have exceeded forty thousand copies.

Luca Caioli is a renowned Italian sports journalist who crafted his reputation as chief editor of Euronews TV in France. He is currently a correspondent for SKY Italia, and resides in Spain.