Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850941
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Season after season, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove that he is one of football's true greats. A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or and the man whose astonishing goalscoring feats have fired much of Real Madrid's recent success, he is driven by an insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year after year. Here Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself. Updated to include all the action from 2014/15 – a campaign in which he claimed the European Golden Shoe for a record fourth time – Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.
Messi vs. Ronaldo - 2017 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 1785781308
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In 2009 Real Madrid paid £80m, a then record fee, to sign a ready-made superstar in an effort to keep pace with a Barcelona side that had won it all. In doing so, they sparked a rivalry like no other; Messi vs Ronaldo. The seasons that have followed have been truly spectacular, the battle for supremacy increasing in profile and intensity all the while. Their styles, personalities and footballing allegiances continue to divide opinion, but their dominance of the record books has now put one claim beyond debate - this is football's greatest ever head-to-head. Acclaimed football writer Luca Caioli draws on invaluable testimonies from those closest to the two stars, with exclusive insights from friends, families, teammates and managers, to tell the inside story of this fascinating rivalry.
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 1785781308
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In 2009 Real Madrid paid £80m, a then record fee, to sign a ready-made superstar in an effort to keep pace with a Barcelona side that had won it all. In doing so, they sparked a rivalry like no other; Messi vs Ronaldo. The seasons that have followed have been truly spectacular, the battle for supremacy increasing in profile and intensity all the while. Their styles, personalities and footballing allegiances continue to divide opinion, but their dominance of the record books has now put one claim beyond debate - this is football's greatest ever head-to-head. Acclaimed football writer Luca Caioli draws on invaluable testimonies from those closest to the two stars, with exclusive insights from friends, families, teammates and managers, to tell the inside story of this fascinating rivalry.
Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo - 2017 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 178578112X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen. Now Luca Caioli, author of biographies of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, asks: 'Who is the greatest of them all?' Comparing their contrasting styles, stories, records and awards, he gives you everything you need to decide who comes out on top. With exclusive insights from their friends, families, teammates and managers, Caioli presents a unique insight into what makes a modern player not just successful, but truly great.
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 178578112X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen. Now Luca Caioli, author of biographies of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, asks: 'Who is the greatest of them all?' Comparing their contrasting styles, stories, records and awards, he gives you everything you need to decide who comes out on top. With exclusive insights from their friends, families, teammates and managers, Caioli presents a unique insight into what makes a modern player not just successful, but truly great.
Ronaldo – 2018 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 1785782460
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo's status as a footballing superstar is unquestionable. His insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year-after-year has seen him win almost everything there is to win in the game, including his first international silverware: a Euro 2016 winner's medal. Here, Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself. Updated to include all the action from the 2016/17 season, the year after he claimed his third Champions League winner's medal and became the tournament's all-time top goalscorer. Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 1785782460
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo's status as a footballing superstar is unquestionable. His insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year-after-year has seen him win almost everything there is to win in the game, including his first international silverware: a Euro 2016 winner's medal. Here, Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself. Updated to include all the action from the 2016/17 season, the year after he claimed his third Champions League winner's medal and became the tournament's all-time top goalscorer. Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Author: Guillem Balague
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409155072
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated. In this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest galáctico of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety. This is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409155072
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated. In this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest galáctico of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety. This is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.
Messi – 2016 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850925
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of our time: a magician with uncanny ability to beat defenders, find space and score goals. At the peak of his powers during Barcelona's 2015 treble win – a decade on from his first Spanish title – the four-time Ballon d'Or winner has again eclipsed his rivals and proved emphatically that he has no intention of surrendering his crown just yet. Messi is Luca Caioli's classic portrait of modern football's star turn, now fully updated to include all the action from 2014/15. Featuring exclusive testimony from those who know him best, including coaches, teammates and even Messi himself, it offers an unrivalled behind-the-scenes look at the life of a football superstar.
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850925
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of our time: a magician with uncanny ability to beat defenders, find space and score goals. At the peak of his powers during Barcelona's 2015 treble win – a decade on from his first Spanish title – the four-time Ballon d'Or winner has again eclipsed his rivals and proved emphatically that he has no intention of surrendering his crown just yet. Messi is Luca Caioli's classic portrait of modern football's star turn, now fully updated to include all the action from 2014/15. Featuring exclusive testimony from those who know him best, including coaches, teammates and even Messi himself, it offers an unrivalled behind-the-scenes look at the life of a football superstar.
Suarez – 2016 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850984
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Luis Suárez is one of the most brilliant and controversial players in world football. Signed by Barcelona in 2014 despite a lengthy ban for biting an opponent, he quickly became a central figure in their sensational treble-winning campaign, setting the seal on it with the decisive goal in the Champions League final. However, a history of violent on-pitch incidents has left supporters wondering whether the maverick centre forward can ever completely conquer his demons. This updated biography, featuring exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of one of football's most enigmatic stars.
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850984
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Luis Suárez is one of the most brilliant and controversial players in world football. Signed by Barcelona in 2014 despite a lengthy ban for biting an opponent, he quickly became a central figure in their sensational treble-winning campaign, setting the seal on it with the decisive goal in the Champions League final. However, a history of violent on-pitch incidents has left supporters wondering whether the maverick centre forward can ever completely conquer his demons. This updated biography, featuring exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of one of football's most enigmatic stars.
Neymar – 2016 Updated Edition
Author: Luca Caioli
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850968
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
From a young age, Neymar Junior was identified as a future great of world football. Since then there have been both highs and lows, with triumphs at Santos sometimes overshadowed by the controversies and disappointments of his early days at Barcelona and at the Brazil World Cup. But his pivotal role in Barça's spectacular 2015 treble has reconfirmed him as one of football's most devastating attacking forces and he now stands on the brink of greatness. Fully updated and drawing on exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, Neymar paints a compelling picture of the life and career of a global icon.
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1906850968
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
From a young age, Neymar Junior was identified as a future great of world football. Since then there have been both highs and lows, with triumphs at Santos sometimes overshadowed by the controversies and disappointments of his early days at Barcelona and at the Brazil World Cup. But his pivotal role in Barça's spectacular 2015 treble has reconfirmed him as one of football's most devastating attacking forces and he now stands on the brink of greatness. Fully updated and drawing on exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, Neymar paints a compelling picture of the life and career of a global icon.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Author: Iain Spragg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787393653
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with fun features, fantastic photos, and enlightening quotes, this is the ultimate fan book on today's top soccer legend: Cristiano Ronaldo. Now fully revised and updated Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FIFA World Footballer of the Year five times--and this fully revised and updated fan book, which includes his 2018-19 Serie A championship season with Juventus, provides unique insight into the life and career of this soccer star. Filled with facts, stats, and 80 stunning photographs, it explores his childhood, years with Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United, glorious spell with Real Madrid, and move to Italy's biggest club Juventus in summer 2018. Ronaldo has all it takes in soccer, from devastating pace to incredible power shooting with either foot, and few contemporaries can match his talents. Written in a lively, buzzing style, Cristiano Ronaldo: The Ultimate Fan Book is a highly entertaining look at a soccer legend.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787393653
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with fun features, fantastic photos, and enlightening quotes, this is the ultimate fan book on today's top soccer legend: Cristiano Ronaldo. Now fully revised and updated Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FIFA World Footballer of the Year five times--and this fully revised and updated fan book, which includes his 2018-19 Serie A championship season with Juventus, provides unique insight into the life and career of this soccer star. Filled with facts, stats, and 80 stunning photographs, it explores his childhood, years with Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United, glorious spell with Real Madrid, and move to Italy's biggest club Juventus in summer 2018. Ronaldo has all it takes in soccer, from devastating pace to incredible power shooting with either foot, and few contemporaries can match his talents. Written in a lively, buzzing style, Cristiano Ronaldo: The Ultimate Fan Book is a highly entertaining look at a soccer legend.