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Written by brothers Matt and Tom Oldfield, this paperback collection turns real football journeys into gripping, easy-to-read stories that celebrate talent, resilience and teamwork on the road to the top. Perfect for reluctant readers, football-mad kids and die-hard fans alike, these ten books make brilliant companions for bedtime, classroom reading corners, or any football-mad birthday and Christmas wish list this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach paperback in this ten-book set follows a single superstar from their earliest kickabouts to the biggest stages in world football. Sadio Mané's story traces his path from Senegal to becoming part of Liverpool's fearsome front line, while Mohamed Salah's book charts his relentless rise into one of the Premier League's most feared forwards. Phil Foden's journey through Manchester City's academy shows how homegrown talent can flourish, and Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking transfer and blistering pace capture the excitement of a generational striker. Vinícius Júnior's tale moves from humble beginnings in Brazil to Real Madrid stardom, while Martin Ødegaard's book follows his careful development through Norwegian and European academies. Kevin De Bruyne's story reveals how setbacks in his early career shaped a genuine midfield maestro, and Alisson Becker's biography celebrates the craft and composure of a world-class goalkeeper. Robert Lewandowski's journey from a sport-loving family to becoming one of Europe's most prolific goal-scorers rounds out the senior stars, alongside Darwin Núñez's fast-rising story from Uruguay to Premier League title contention. Written in short, punchy chapters with match action woven throughout, every title is designed to hook young readers from the very first page while quietly building their reading confidence, vocabulary and football knowledge along the way, book after book. 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Young readers will discover how Maradona earned the nickname \"The Golden Boy\" thanks to his dazzling close control and dribbling, and how he went on to win ninety-one caps and score thirty-one goals for his country. Centre stage is the legendary 1986 World Cup campaign, where Maradona inspired Argentina to the trophy and produced arguably the two most famous goals in football history against England. This limited international edition goes further than the standard printing with an exclusive bonus World Cup chapter, offering extra insight into that unforgettable tournament and Maradona's place in football folklore. 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