The Beautiful Game
The Most Amazing Soccer Stories of All Time
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Narrated by:
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Anthony Ilott
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By:
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Michael Langdon
About this listen
Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?
Have you heard of:
- The referee who lost his teeth mid-game?
- The player who got injured playing scrabble?
- The ladies who changed a nation?
- The one-armed goalkeeper?
- The game of three halves?
- The World Cup team that smuggled Rohypnol onto the pitch?
- The craziest superstitions in the sport?
- The seagull that scored a goal?
Discover the stories of some of football's most iconic moments.
From the heart-warming story of a player whose dying daughter asked him to leave the cancer ward to play in a European final, to the hilarious tale of a national team almost getting arrested for misunderstanding a word in English.
Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just enjoy a good story, The Beautiful Game is sure to keep you entertained. From Maradona's hand goal to Zidane's headbutt, and a whole lot of lesser-known stories in between, there's something for everyone in this book.
With 90 fascinating stories, you’ll relive the most humorous and inspirational anecdotes to have come out from the Beautiful Game, and in the process you will learn more about the sport than you ever thought!
So, if you’re prepared to be left in awe by some of the craziest tales to have emerged from the sport, scroll up and click the Buy now button.
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- William Santos
- 03-03-23
Beautiful!
A beautifully narrated and well-crafted collection of the greatest soccer stories of all time. Thanks!
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- Anthony Jordan
- 01-03-23
Amazing performance.
The narrator's performance makes the book a memorable audio experience. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much!
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- Jamie Maher
- 03-03-23
Glad to purchases!
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this book. It's jam-packed with amazing soccer stories that I never knew existed. Each one is well-researched and brings a new perspective to the sport. I couldn't put it down.
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- Irene Linehan
- 27-02-23
Recommend!
As a long-time soccer fan, I was blown away by the stories in this book. I didn't realize just how many amazing moments there have been in the sport's history. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves soccer or just enjoys a good story.
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- Laura Waldschmidt
- 05-03-23
Recommend this book for families.
Listening to The Most Amazing Soccer Stories of All Time with my kids was a real joy. The stories were so exciting and they sparked great conversations between us. My children loved learning about some of the most incredible moments in the sport and it was a fantastic way for us to spend time together. I would highly recommend this book for families looking for a fun and educational listen.
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- Bob Conley
- 07-03-23
Fantastic.
The narration of this audiobook is simply fantastic. The narrator has a voice that is easy to listen to and they bring the stories to life in a way that is truly captivating. I was thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend it based on the quality of the narration alone.
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- Susan Kim
- 27-02-23
Absolutely loved it!
This book is a must-read for any soccer fan. The stories are so diverse and each one is unique in its own way. You'll learn about some of the greatest moments in the sport's history, from dramatic World Cup matches to unforgettable club games.
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- Michael Jackson
- 07-03-23
A must-read.
This book has it all. From the highs and lows of the World Cup to the drama of club games, you'll find it all here. The stories are so well-written and bring the sport to life in a way that I've never experienced before. A must-read for all soccer fans!
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- Clifford Reyes
- 05-03-23
Impressed.
I was thoroughly impressed with the narrator of this audiobook. Their voice was clear, engaging and added an extra level of excitement to the stories. They did a fantastic job bringing the characters and moments to life. I highly recommend this book based on the quality of narration alone.
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