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Why Soccer Matters by Pelé and Brian Winter (2014, Hardcover)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100451468449
ISBN-139780451468444
eBay Product ID (ePID)167432266
Product Key Features
Book TitleWhy Soccer Matters
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSoccer, Personal Memoirs, Sports
Publication Year2014
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorPelÉ, Brian Winter
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-043730
Reviews"An engaging reflection on international football in the World Cup era. Pel's voice shines through…Provide[s] insight into the world's most popular game through the eyes of its most revered figure."- Kirkus Reviews, "An engaging reflection on international football in the World Cup era. Pelé's voice shines through…Provide[s] insight into the world's most popular game through the eyes of its most revered figure."- Kirkus Reviews, "An engaging reflection on international football in the World Cup era. Pelé's voice shines through...Provide[s] insight into the world's most popular game through the eyes of its most revered figure."-- Kirkus Reviews
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Synopsis"I know in my heart that soccer was good to me, and great to the world....I saw, time and again, how the sport improved countless millions of lives, both on and off the field. For me, at least, that's why soccer matters." The world's most popular sport goes by many names--soccer, football, the beautiful game--but fans have always agreed on one thing: The greatest player of all time was Pelé. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, Pelé had a stunning twenty-year career, where he was heralded as an international treasure. His accomplishments on the field proved to be pure magic: an unprecedented three World Cup championships and the all-time scoring record, with 1,283 goals. Since retiring, he has traveled the world as soccer's global ambassador, relentlessly promoting the positive ways soccer can transform young men and women, struggling communities, even entire nations. Now, for the first time, the legendary star and humanitarian explores the sport's recent history and provides new insights into the game. With unparalleled openness, he shares his most inspiring experiences, heartwarming stories, and hard-won wisdom. This is Pelé's legacy, his way of passing on everything he's learned and inspiring a new generation. In Why Soccer Matters , Pelé details his ambitious goals for the future of the sport and, by extension, the world., "I know in my heart that soccer was good to me, and great to the world....I saw, time and again, how the sport improved countless millions of lives, both on and off the field. For me, at least, that's why soccer matters." The world's most popular sport goes by many names--soccer, football, the beautiful game--but fans have always agreed on one thing: The greatest player of all time was Pel . Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, Pel had a stunning twenty-year career, where he was heralded as an international treasure. His accomplishments on the field proved to be pure magic: an unprecedented three World Cup championships and the all-time scoring record, with 1,283 goals. Since retiring, he has traveled the world as soccer's global ambassador, relentlessly promoting the positive ways soccer can transform young men and women, struggling communities, even entire nations. Now, for the first time, the legendary star and humanitarian explores the sport's recent history and provides new insights into the game. With unparalleled openness, he shares his most inspiring experiences, heartwarming stories, and hard-won wisdom. This is Pel 's legacy, his way of passing on everything he's learned and inspiring a new generation. In Why Soccer Matters , Pel details his ambitious goals for the future of the sport and, by extension, the world.
LC Classification NumberGV942.7.P42A3 2014
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