Keane haaland autobiography of a flea
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We spotlight ten youngsters who could dazzle at Qatar 2022
All will be teenagers when the 22nd FIFA World Cup kicks off
Argentina, England, Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Spain and USA are represented
Felix Afena-Gyan
Ghana 19 years old 2 caps; 0 goals It's startling to think that, 18 months ago, Afena-Gyan was leading the line for Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School in his native Sunyami. Now, following a meteoric rise, he’s starring for Roma and destined to represent Ghana at the World Cup. Despite his slight stature, Afena-Gyan’s strength and balance enables him to win balls he has no right to, shake off challenges and stay on his feet. He boasts electric pace, skill, and can also score tap-ins, long-range thunderbolts and goals from seemingly impossible angles.
Ghana boast the highest-scoring African in World Cup history in Asamoah Gyan, and other legendary attacking players such as Karim Abdul Razak, Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah. Afena-Gy
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Michael Owen Reboot: My Life: My Life
Audiobook10 hours
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About this audiobook
MICHAEL OWEN'S new autobiography will enable him to open up about his football life for the first time and set the record straight once and for all. It promises to make for an explosive read and one of the most hotly anticipated football books of the year.
The legendary striker published his first book Off The Record in 2004 but feels he didn't have a voice during his playing days and now, six years after hanging up his boots, he can finally lift the lid on what really happened during his career. After breaking into the Liverpool team as a 17-year-old, Owen burst on to the international scene with a wonder goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. But controversial transfers to Real Madrid, Newcastle United and Anfield rivals Manchester United have always divided opinion among fans. Now Owen is revealing what really happened during a career that
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10 Most Disrespected British Players in Football History [Ranked]
Summary
- Criticism of footballers can be excessive and unfair due to high expectations and social media scrutiny.
- Players like Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson, and Raheem Sterling have faced unjustified backlash despite their contributions to the sport.
- History shows iconic players like David Beckham and Emile Heskey were also wrongly targeted by fans and media.
It's sometimes easy to forget that footballers are human when watching them in action almost every weekend of the year. They can frustrate us with a poor pass, leave us awestruck with a 90th-minute winner and shape our mood for the week in victory or defeat.
Criticism of players is a murky topic because fans' passion can lead to a line being crossed. It's understandable to show frustration if they falter because they are paid the big bucks to help guide your team to success.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is a prime example of a pla