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The world of soccer has been taken over by the elite Football Federation. With the threat of their club's disbandment, a boy named Sonny and his team of underdogs desperately look for a way to continue their life's passion on their small remote island. Even though they have no sponsor or special moves, they grasp for their only chance: A match between them and the Football Frontier. With their future unknown, the eleven of them set off into the foreboding...
2) Homecoming
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Devin is finally on her way to Connecticut to visit her best friend, Kara, and she couldn't be more excited! Not only that, but the Kicks have just made it into the playoffs! Except Devin's good fortune seems to have run out. First, the airport sends her luggage to Albuquerque. Then, when she finally gets to hang out with Kara, all they do is fight. And what's worse, Devin thinks her parents are planning to move them back to Connecticut! Devin's not...
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"Long considered the world's favorite sport, soccer has thrilled fans all over the globe for more than a century. The players who reach soccer's pinnacle become icons, and beloved teams inspire passionate fan bases worldwide. The best of world soccer explores the sport's innovative managers, legendary players, and heated rivalries, as well as the unforgettable moments that have played out on the field." --
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An inspiring tale of one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. Based on the true story of the 1950 United States soccer team who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Coming together to form the team just ten days before the start of the Cup, this ragtag team of recreational players came together to represent the United States. Although no U.S. team has ever won a World Cup title, this story is...
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"No existe ningún otro fenómeno social que, como el futbol, se haya adaptado con más naturalidad a la globalización. A pesar de tratarse de un juego en apariencia tan primitivo y alérgico en su práctica a la tecnología, se ha incorporado con enomre facilidad a todos los vehículos de comunicación: prensa, radio, televisión, internet y todas la variables de redes sociales existentes y por venir. Y en este proceso, se ha convertido en un negocio...
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"Soccer fans worldwide love nothing more than to cheer their team to victory over their most heated rival. Soccer rivalries take many forms, from international duels between countries down to local grudge matches between clubs who share the same city. This title introduces readers to some of the top rivalries in the world, explaining how they began and why they are still important today. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a...
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The Mighty Lions have made it to the final match! But there is so much pressure to win the cup. Can Abel, Drake, and their teammates win the game to please the fans, their coach, and their families? Or will the stress make them crumble? Award-winning barber, author, public speaker, and international educator Tom Chapman is the charismatic founder of The Lions Barber Collective, a charity for suicide prevention and awareness, which focuses on men's...
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After four months of intense fighting, the war in Flanders between German and British soldiers fell silent on Christmas Eve 1914. The soldiers started singing instead of shooting. On Christmas Day they came out of their trenches and met in No Man's Land. Some chased rabbits. Some played football. This true story is about two footballers and soldiers, one Saxon and one Scot, who were in units that played a match in a field between the French villages...