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  • The Beautiful Game

  • The Most Amazing Soccer Stories of All Time
  • By: Michael Langdon
  • Narrated by: Anthony Ilott
  • Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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The Beautiful Game

By: Michael Langdon
Narrated by: Anthony Ilott
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2022 Michael Langdon (P)2023 Michael Langdon
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Absolute amazing!

This book is an absolute gem. I love how each story is so different, yet all center around the beautiful game of soccer. From heartwarming moments to nail-biting finishes, you'll find it all here. I couldn't recommend it more!

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Great listen!

The narration of this audiobook is top-notch. The narrator has a voice that is easy to listen to and they bring the stories to life in a way that is truly engaging. I was thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend it based on the quality of the narration alone.

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Fantastic!

The narration of this audiobook is simply fantastic. The narrator has a clear and engaging voice that brings the stories to life in a way that is truly captivating. I was thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend it based on their performance alone.

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Highly recommend!

This audiobook is elevated to a whole new level thanks to the exceptional narration. The narrator has a wonderful voice that is both clear and engaging, and they do a fantastic job of bringing the stories to life. I was thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend it based on the quality of the narration.

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loved IT!

I really appreciate the thought of Michael Langdon, also the narrator Anthony Ilott is too good. Loved it! highly recommend it!

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Outstanding!

The narrator of this audiobook is simply outstanding. Their voice is so captivating and they bring a level of energy to the stories that kept me engaged from start to finish. I was truly impressed with their performance and would highly recommend this book based on their narration alone.

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Good book!

I don't know who loved it more, me or my kids! Thank you so much! lol!

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impressed!!

I was thoroughly impressed with the narrator of this audiobook. Their voice is so clear and engaging, and they bring a level of energy to the stories that is truly captivating. I would highly recommend this book based on the quality of the narration alone.

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Glad to picked up!

I'm so glad I picked up this book. The stories are diverse and each one is more interesting than the last. I loved learning about the different moments in soccer history and how they've shaped the sport. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves soccer or just enjoys a good story.

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Perfect book!

Perfect if you're a fan or if you're just getting started. There's a few stories I knew but a lot of others that I didnt!

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