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Felix
(Paperback)
Harry Coninx
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R243
R220
Discovery Miles 2 200
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With his creativity, acrobatic talent and sheer speed, Joao Felix
can make top-level football look effortless. But Joao's journey to
the top has not been easy. As a skinny kid he'd already given up on
football once, before harnessing his inner strength and
determination to win both the Portuguese and Spanish leagues. Join
"the heir to Ronaldo" on his mission to become one of the greatest
players in the game. This biography is one of the titles in
Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh
take on the familiar football biography format Each of these
fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players
who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who
are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating
reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced
failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come
true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind
the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these
players so special.
A book for children aged 6+ who want to know the score about
football jobs, written by former footballer and TV presenter Rachel
Yankey Do you have what it takes to become a professional
footballer, a manager or even to work in sports TV? Learn all about
football and the incredible sports jobs you could do, from training
to become a player or team coach to running the game as a referee,
scouting young players for talent or even working inside the
stadium. This book will inspire any girl or boy who wants to kick
start their interest in playing football. Other titles in the
series include: How to be an Astronaut
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Gnabry
(Paperback)
Harry Coninx
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R244
R221
Discovery Miles 2 210
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At the age of ten, Serge Gnabry was wanted by some of the biggest
football clubs in the world. His route to superstardom looked
clear. But after struggling to break into first teams, potentially
career-ending injuries and an infamously disastrous loan spell,
Serge had to fight to become Bayern Munich's deadliest weapon and
Germany's brightest light. Follow him on his extraordinary journey
to the top.Sometimes, when that journey isn't smooth, the result
only makes it all the more worthwhile. This biography is one of the
titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers
a fresh take on the familiar football biography format Each of
these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some
players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and
others who are the already at the top of their game. These are
exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have
faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their
dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the
footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what
makes each of these players so special.
This title introduces readers to Todd Gurley, covering his early
life, career, and life off the field. This title features
informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a
glossary.
Introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Alex
Morgan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a
map of important places in her life make this a thrilling read for
young sports fans.
Awesome facts and stats about the greatest football fans in the
world. Find out the lengths some fans will go to to support their
team, from following them in home and away games to spending
fortunes on club merchandise. Find out about club superstitions and
traditions, such as who started the first Mexican wave. What mad
mascots are there and how did they come about? Who are Super Rat,
Berni, Goleo and Fuleco? Which country has the best club chants?
Sing along to a few of them. Some 'fan'-tastic facts include: -
Real Madrid sold 1.5million replica shirts in the 2013-2014 season.
- German club, FC Magdeburg, fans all held up large arrows which
they pointed at the goal to encourage their players to score more.
- 2,300 FC Union fans, repainted their stadium to save their club
money. Answer quiz questions such as: 'Which English football club
has a mascot called Gunnersaurus Rex? Which country's prime
minister was such a big football fan that he declared a national
holiday after their national team won a tournament? Which Italian
club sold cans of air taken from inside its stadium? Whether you're
an armchair fanatic or a player, you'll find everything you ever
wanted to know about the planet's greatest fans right here!
Perfect for football fans who like a good giggle, Football Jokes is
filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football jokes around!
With funny illustrations by Jane Eccles, young footie fanatics will
be laughing through those all-important World Cup games, Premier
League matches and European Cup finals. When is a footballer like a
baby? When he dribbles. Who's in goal when the ghost team plays
football? The ghoulie, of course Why is a football crowd learning
to sing like a person opening a tin of sardines? They both have
trouble with the key. How can a footballer stop his nose running?
Put out a foot and trip it up.
'Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been
mapped out.' ---David Luiz One of the rising stars in international
soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy.
But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to greater
success and keeps him defending the goal. David made his debut in
professional soccer as a left fullback when he was just 19. He was
then picked up by Portugal s Benfica team and named player of the
year for the 2009-2010 season. As a star defender and vice-captain
for the Brazilian National team, David shines both on and off the
field, inspiring athletes around the world with his incredible
soccer skills and his unwavering faith. David currently plays for
England s Chelsea Football Club, one of the premier club teams in
the world, and he is expected to play for Brazil in the 2014 World
Cup."
Introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Alex
Morgan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a
map of important places in her life make this a thrilling read for
young sports fans.
A funny and heartwarming story about a girl and her pet cat, who becomes a World Cup celebrity!
There's a football challenge at Yusra's school and everyone wants to win. Which class can find the best way to predict England's World Cup results? Yusra has an idea – her pet cat Gus could help! As Gus keeps guessing the scores right, the word spreads and soon everyone wants a piece of the famous football cat. But is the life of a celebrity as purrfect as it seems?
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