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"A star player with the Spain national team and F.C. Barcelona, Andrés Iniesta was destined to be one of the greats. This sports biography explores the life of the Spanish footballer and his rise from being captain of Barcelona's Under-15 team to a key member of Barcelona's championship winning first team"--Provided by publisher.

"International soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has already played for two of the sport's biggest teams, Manchester United and Real Madrid. This sports biography will examine everything from Ronaldo's childhood and early difficulties to becoming one of the best soccer players in the world!"--Provided by publisher.

Considered by some to be the greatest soccer star of all time, Lionel Messi's story is nothing short of spectacular. As this sports biography highlights the biggest moments of his career, it becomes quite clear why he is the most important player to Argentina's national squad and his club team, FC Barcelona.

"Brazilian soccer star Robinho was born into a family with little money and not many options for a good life. In this sports biography, explore how with the help of soccer legend Pelé, Robinho has been able to not only become wealthy but become one of the best soccer players in the world"--Provided by publisher.

For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name. What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book takes a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire

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Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all

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As a striker, Erling Haaland's job on the soccer field is to score goals for his team. But in 2019, the Norwegian player wowed sports fans all over the world when he scored an astounding 9 goals in a single game at the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament. Erling's father, Alf-Inge, played professional soccer until young Erling was about three. Erling grew up to make a name for himself in the sport by racking up numerous points, wins, and records. Part...

Kevin De Bruyne knew at the age of nine that he wanted to become a professional soccer player. Soon, other people, including coaches, began noticing De Bruyne's skills on the soccer field. He had a gift for knowing the best moves to make even before he got the ball. His talent earned him deals with some of Europe's most successful soccer clubs. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium's Soccer Star tells the story of...

As a child in Argentina, Lionel Messi had a condition that kept him from growing properly. The smallest boy on his youth soccer team, he might have been the most unlikely player to become a professional soccer player. But special medicine helped him overcome his health challenges so his athletic talent could continue developing. His skills on the soccer field led him to win games, win awards, and break records in his beloved sport. Part of the International...