Heroes of soccer
Larry Adler
Brief biographies of six soccer stars including Johan Cruyff, Jim McAlister, Kyle Rote, Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia, and Shep Messing.
Read Time: ~2.1 hr
Pele, soccer superstar
by Louis Sabin (1976)
About this book
A biography of Pelé, the Brazilian soccer star who has achieved international notoriety because of his athletic achievements.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePele, soccer superstar Lead Character
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