Why Soccer Matters: A Look at More Than Sixty Years of

Why Soccer Matters: A Look at More Than Sixty Years of International Soccer

â€œI know in my heart that soccer was good to me, and great to the world....I saw, time and again, how the sport improved countless millions of lives, both on and off the field. For me, at least, thatâ€™s why soccer matters.â€

The worldâ€™s most popular sport goes by many namesâ€”soccer, football, the beautiful gameâ€”but fans have always agreed on one thing: The greatest player of all time was PelÃ©. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, PelÃ© had a stunningÂ twenty-year career, where he was heralded as an international treasure. His accomplishments on the field proved to be pure magic: an unprecedented three World Cup championships and the all-time scoring record, with 1,283 goals. Since retiring, he has traveled the world as soccerâ€™s global ambassador, relentlessly promoting the positive ways soccer can transform young men and women, struggling communities, even entire nations.

Now, for the first time, the legendary star and humanitarian explores the sportâ€™s recent history and provides new insights into the game. With unparalleled openness, he shares his most inspiring experiences, heartwarming stories, and hard-won wisdom. This is PelÃ©â€™s legacy, his way of passing on everything heâ€™s learned and inspiring a new generation. In Why Soccer Matters, PelÃ© details his ambitious goals for the future of the sport and, by extension, the world.
Country USA
Brand Celebra
Manufacturer Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2015-04-07
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780451468758

Country	USA
Brand	Celebra
Manufacturer	Penguin Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2015-04-07
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780451468758

Why Soccer Matters: A Look at More Than Sixty Years of International Soccer