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Cristiano Ronaldo is the world famous Manchester United and Portuguese International footballer, admired around the world for his unique style of play. Football fans recognise instantly how he dribbles the ball, but there's a great deal about him that has never been made public before. Cristiano recognises that his youth does not yet give him the right to produce an autobiography, and "Moments" does not set out to be one. It is an invitation to the reader to share with him some of the most fantastic moments of his career so far, and get to know him a little better. As well as an array of sumptuous photographs Cristiano Ronaldo gives his thoughts about his life so far, both on and off the pitch."Moments" relates the story of his love of football from early childhood in Madeira; the homesickness he suffered as a result of the move, aged 12, to a football academy in Lisbon; through to his time with Manchester United, the club which has really made him famous and turned him into a football idol at only 22 years of age. He speaks of his love of playing for his country and the love and support of his family, as well as the sad moments in his life such as the death of his father.The book also shows glimpses of him training and enjoying his leisure time, the charity work he involves himself in, as well as off-field activities in both his professional capacity and for pleasure. He hopes that through these stories, and beautiful photographs by Jorge Monteiro, you will get to know Cristiano Ronaldo a little better. As you finish reading the last line he also trusts you will have enjoyed the book with the same enthusiasm you would get from watching him play football. ... Read more

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Stimulating and accessible, the titles in the "Livewire" series have been produced in association with The Basic Skills Agency to ensure a non-patronising approach towards the requirements of readers with special needs. They provide teenagers/adult interest level fiction and non-fiction for those with reading ages below 10, or adult students learning English as a second language. Each book is graded at one of the following reading ages: 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 or 9-10. All "Livewire" books are written by qualified Special Needs teachers, and are expertly assessed and subtly colour-coded for the appropriate reading age. The books in the "Livewire Real Lives" strand contain fascinating stories of popular music stars, famous historical figures, Hollywood actors, TV personalities and top sports people. "Ronaldo" details the life of this world-famous footballing star. ... Read more

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A photo-filled account of the highs and lows of soccer superstar David Beckham and his family—from the signing of the Real Madrid contract, and the tabloid frenzy sparked by his alleged affairs, to the birth of the Beckhams’ third son.

The day Manchester United announced it was selling David Beckham to Real Madrid marked a new era for the England Captain and his fans. Since the day "El Becks" landed on Spanish soil to begin his new career, top Spanish photographers Ramon Sandroman and Rolando Cardeñoso have followed his every move. Viva El Becks offers a rare look at Beckham’s Spanish experience. It recalls the first frenzied months of his life in Madrid, Victoria’s decision to move to Spain full-time, how the family have rebuilt their lives in the wake of the scandals, and their joy at the birth of their third child, Cruz. The book also looks at Beckham’s efforts on the pitch to persuade Real Madrid fans that he’s more than just a media-made superstar. ... Read more

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Viva El Becks
This is decent read regarding the trial and tribulations of David Beckhams first few months in Spain,(and we should have the problems he had).But if you are trying to understand why this guys is so beloved, or why"football" is so important to Europeans then maybe you should take a look at this book. ... Read more

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"Excerpt from the book..."
Behind any human institution there stand a few men--perhaps only one
man--who direct its movement, protect its interests, or serve as its
mouthpiece. This applies to nations. If we wish to know for what a
nation stands and what are its ideals and by what means it seeks to
realise them, we shall do well to know something of the men who lead
its people or express their feelings.
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Bella Balistica is wild about football. The trouble is, her team isn't playing well. "We need a decent ball to practice with," she groans to her friend Charlie, "And some dazzling Brazilian football skills." With the help of her friend the Quetzal bird, Bella harnesses the powers of her mystical pendant and flies to Brazil to meet a street-child called Ronaldo who reveals the real secret of Brazil's spectacular football success. ... Read more

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All right! So soccer season is right around the corner and you want to make sure that you’re ready when try-outs roll around. Sounds like fun! Soccer is among the most notorious
sports in history, and although it traveled to the United States from countries on the European continent (where it still holds the title of “football” rather than soccer, something that can be very
disconcerting for those used to the term football referring to something played with a pigskin and slightly more violence than soccer) it has become one of the great American pastimes, along with baseball and basketball.

Although it is not nearly as brutal as football soccer is still not for the faint of heart. It takes a great deal of muscle and endurance to keep up when you are racing across a field as fast
as you can in an attempt to outrun the competition and take home the prize-in this case, the black and white checkered blur that you see rolling down the field towards your goalie as the other team attempts to gain their advantage. If you have been an avid sports enthusiast all your life this
is probably nothing new to you; you already know how to keep fit so that you are prepared for anything the playing field might throw your way. You probably make a concentrated effort to eat
properly and set aside a portion of your day to workout. There will be no surprises waiting for you when you step out onto that field; as a matter of fact, if you have played soccer before you
probably know exactly what you’re getting yourself into and are wasting your time reading this report!
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Ronaldo is the most talked-about soccer player in recent years. The Brazilian player has been called the best forward in the world and favorably compared with soccer great Pele. This shy young man has struggled to deal with all the attention his talents have brought, and people like him even more for this. Learn the dramatic story of how Ronaldo coped with a broken family life, turned professional at age 13, and rose to become an international soccer superstar.

Mark Paddock is an editor and a co-author of "The NHL: Today's Stars, Tomorrow's Legends." ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

not very good
this book was written by an author well known for writting about the NHL, hockey. soccer and hockey are worlds apart, the book seems aimed at american audiences who do not know much about soccer, actually do not know anything about soccer.
the book contains no real facts, it is like a summary of ronaldo's life, news i could get off tabloids.
what really frustrated me though is how the author keeps calling a shot a punch! if you strike the ball it can be called many things, shot, kick, fired, scored even blasted, but for gods sake not "Punched" punched emplies using your hand, nobody used their hands in soccer..............except ofcourse the goalkeeper, which by the way is called goal tender in this book (its the hockey thing i tell you)
overall i think i've wasted my money, the book is a disgrace to one of the worlds best strikers, it is written in a horrid way as well, and worse off really has no solid facts, no why, where when. just a brief summary.

Wonderful book!
this is a great buy for soccer lovers everywhere! It leaves you feeling like you really know Ronaldo! GET IT! YOU WILL BE BEGGING FOR MORE!

RONALDO, AFTER PELÉ, THE BEST SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WORLD
A great book!! RONALDO IS FAR MORE BETTER THAN maradona ... Read more

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Everton fans know their history. Every time they gather at Goodison Park they sing about the glory of days gone by and the ambitions of the modern Everton. If You Know Your History...reflects 125 years of Royal Blue passion - from Dixie to Roonaldo. This official club publication, produced in conjunction with Sport Media and the Evertonian magazine, majors on outstanding picture power. They say one image is worth a thousand words. We are sure that every photograph in If You Know Your History...will set the pulse racing and spark some wonderful memories Join us as we take a trip in a football time machine. Join us as we journey from Everton's historic launch in 1878 to the exciting world of the David Moyes' revolution, symbolised by the emergence of the brightest talent in the English game for years - Wayne Rooney. ... Read more

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A fully illustrated up to date biography of the iconic football star. A collector's must have. ... Read more

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book review
this is a good book except that it fell apart immediately. the binding on the book is horrible ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on March 15, 2002. The length of the article is 796 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Minuto '90.(notas sobre el fútbol, México)(TT: Minute '90.)(TA: soccer notes, Mexico)(Artículo Breve)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2002
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 8Issue: 472Page: 23

Article Type: Artículo Breve

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on May 5, 1997. The length of the article is 2023 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: El fútbol español se vuelve loco. (fútbolistas españoles y extranjeros con contratos multimillonarios)(TT: Spain's soccer goes mad) (TA: Spanish and foreign soccer players with multimillionaire contracts)
Author: Oscar Sanz
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 5, 1997
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: n636Page: p16(4)

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