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LaPorte, Amanda; LaPorte, Corey

 
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Synopsis

The World’s Beloved Game

What can a forgotten soda can teach us about the world’s favorite sport?

One moment, it lies abandoned on the ground. The next, it becomes the center of an unforgettable championship between two pairs of sandals.

From improvised street games played with soda cans, bundled plastic bags, crumpled paper, or stuffed socks, to the grandest stadiums on Earth, The World’s Beloved Game celebrates the simple joy of football and the extraordinary way it brings people together.

Through poetic storytelling and vibrant illustrations, young readers will discover that football belongs to everyone. It belongs to the little girl from a small town who dared to dream. It belongs to the teenage boy who overcame impossible odds to become the king of the beautiful game. It belongs to underdogs who proved that courage can stand toe to toe with giants. And it belongs to every child who has ever imagined a championship with whatever they had at their feet.

More than a story about sport, this is a celebration of perseverance, friendship, hope, and the universal language that connects people across every continent, culture, and generation.

Whether played barefoot in the street or under the bright lights of a packed stadium, football reminds us that victory is measured by much more than a trophy. It teaches us to get back up after we fall, to keep believing until the final whistle, and to celebrate the journey alongside people who may come from different worlds but share the same dream.

Perfect for soccer-loving children and families around the world, The World’s Beloved Game is a heartfelt reminder that sometimes the greatest victories are the ones that bring us together.

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