Author Event: Paul Tenorio

Get tickets here!Join us on Friday, August 14 at the bookstore for a special event with Paul Tenorio to discuss his book, THE MESSI EFFECT, a deep dive into Lionel Messi’s career, influence, and legacy. The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi’s arrival turned a last-place team into a global phenomenon, and into the Major League Soccer boardroom as league owners debated how to leverage Messi’s arrival to shape the future of the league and sport in America. Paul will share insight into what inspired this book, his writing process, and more. Following the discussion, Paul will stick around to sign copies of his book. About the AuthorPaul Tenorio is a senior writer for The Athletic who has covered American and global soccer since 2007. His work has also appeared in The Washington Post, Orlando Sentinel, FourFourTwo, and ESPN. A proud Costa Rican American, Paul grew up in Mount Vernon, Virginia, and graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He lives with his wife and two kids in Chicago.