What you're about to hear is a sample of our new three part narrative series; The Making of Messi.
With arguably the greatest player of all time set to make his debut in MLS on Friday, we charted his extraordinary career on and off the pitch.
In this episode, we explore the complexities and nuances of the deal that brought him to the US and what legacy he will leave behind.
If you'd like to hear the rest, follow this link to listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/godeeper
Illustration credits: Marcus Marritt
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