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  • The Beautiful Game

  • The Most Amazing Football Stories of All Time
  • By: Michael Langdon
  • Narrated by: Anthony Ilot
  • Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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The Beautiful Game

By: Michael Langdon
Narrated by: Anthony Ilot
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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 heartwarming 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" button.

©2022 Michael Langdon (P)2023 Michael Langdon

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Highly recommend!

I recently picked up this book and couldn't put it down. The anecdotes are well-written and provide a unique perspective on the history of football. Highly recommend to any fan of the sport.

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Pleasure.

Narration is clear and engaging and makes the audiobook a pleasure to listen to. Thanks!

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Recommend!

As a fan of both football and audiobooks, I couldn't have been more excited to give this book a listen. It was a wonderful combination of insightful stories and humorous anecdotes that kept me entertained from start to finish. The narrator's voice was perfect, giving just the right amount of emotion to each story. I would highly recommend this audiobook to any football fan.

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Must listen!

This book is a must-read for any football fan! The stories are entertaining, well-researched and hilarious. I loved learning about the history of the game and discovering new anecdotes. Highly recommend!

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Highly recommended!

I recently listened to this football book as an audiobook and was pleasantly surprised at how engaging it was. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the stories to life, making me feel like I was right there in the moment. Highly recommended for all football fans.

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Good narration!

The narrator brings the book to life with their dynamic voice acting. Thanks Mr. Michael Langdon.

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Excellent Job!

I was on a long car journey and decided to listen to this football audiobook and it was the best decision I made. The narrator did an excellent job of capturing the essence of each story, making it feel like I was right there in the stands. The stories were well-researched and engaging, providing a great mix of history and humor. I highly recommend this audiobook to all football fans.

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Appreciated!

Anthony Ilot's accent adds a unique touch to the stories. Good jobs Mr. Michael Langdon and Anthony Ilot.

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Loved it!

Loved the Maradona and Branco story - crazy that it's not come out in the mainstream media that!

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Great stories!

Great stories from around the world. The one armed keeper story was mental! Thank you!

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