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Out of the Toronto suburb of Brampton comes an irresistible story of trials, perseverance, the limelight of international soccer, and-above all-heart. Despite debuting on Canada's senior national soccer team 20 years ago, scarce is known of Atiba Hutchinson. We've watched him win Canadian Men's Player of the Year six times; celebrated his club team championships; and mourned his injuries. We've lamented the state of Canadian soccer and cursed the lost potential-and years. Yet, we know little about Atiba's personal life, or how he rose from suburban (and not soccer-crazy) Brampton to becoming Canada's most-capped national men's team player, often described as the country's greatest athlete you haven't heard about. For the first time, Atiba is ready to share the extraordinary story of his ascent to the heights of professional soccer, nationally and internationally, and what he believes makes a true champion. The Beautiful Dream is an intimate account of Atiba's awe-inspiring career, from his humble beginnings to playing across Europe; the crushing disappointment of failing national team competitions in the 2010s that nearly lead to his resignation from the national program; all the way to his triumphant arrival in Qatar to face off against 31 other nations at the world's most pre-eminent soccer competition. He has strived to better not only his own game but the landscape of Canadian soccer for over two decades, culminating in Canada's first trip to the FIFA World Cup since 1986. Yet, as the reflective midfielder shows, this isn't just his story: The Beautiful Dream is the story of countless Canadians, who strive and scrape for a seemingly unreachable dream-until their fingertips finally graze the surface. It's a lesson about the unyielding belief required when taking the long road to success. Atiba's journey mirrors the progression of Canadian soccer, and the story of Canada itself: dreams that may begin as outsized but as we work towards them, our world changes with us. Atiba's journey of hope, belief, and resilience connects the country's modest soccer past to a bold, exciting future in the game. It's a story that transcends the pitch, exploring what it means to be a kid who dares to dream of achieving the impossible, and the man who perseveres to get there.

Atiba Hutchinson (Author), Odario Williams, TBD (Narrator)

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How to Win the Premier League: The Inside Story of Football’s Data Revolution

Ian Graham (Author), Daniel Hawksford, TBD (Narrator)

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Eyes Up!: Discover Your Full Potential and Form Meaningful Connections Through Subtle Shifts in Pers

Eyes Up! is an inspiring guide to leading a richer, more successful life by expanding your vision to take in more of the world around you, and discover deeper purpose and meaning. TJ Kostecky's Vision Training, a program that has empowered superstar soccer players around the world to make smarter decisions by expanding their field of vision, offers critical value to anyone who knows that so many life lessons are learned on the playing field. In Eyes Up!, Kostecky lays the groundwork for you to shift your lens by focusing on the 5 Ps-Perceive, Process, Plan, Perform, and Persist. With that expanded perspective, you'll learn seven key principles to transform your life and the lives of others through your leadership: see the whole field; look, listen, learn; play the game the right way; make everyone around you better; discover the joy of the game; believe in the team; and see beyond the game. By bringing Kostecky's Vision Training to bear on life beyond the field, this book coaches you through making small shifts in your perspective that have major impact, helping you recognize new and unique opportunities in all aspects of life leading to more career, family, and spiritual fulfillment.

Tj Kostecky (Author), Tj Kostecky (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Rheinland-Kleeblatt - Für Köln! Der Hooligan-Kodex, Folge 3 (Ungekürzt)

Es gibt einen Kodex unter Hooligans? Absolut! Auch wenn man dies als Außenstehender gar nicht vermuten sollte, so lässt uns der 'Biniak' an seinen Erlebnissen mit den Cologne Streetfighters teilhaben und beweist: Hooligans - zumindest die meisten - sind eigentlich ganz nette Kerle. So lernen wir aber nicht nur die Hooligan-Szene selbst kennen, sondern auch die wiederkehrend anwesenden Polizisten, die Fußballvereine, die Fans und vor allem: die Menschlichkeit zwischen all diesen Gruppen, die man hier wohl am Wenigsten erwartet hätte. - 'Die Macht im Rheinland': Düsseldorf, Gladbach, Leverkusen, Köln: das Rheinland-Kleeblatt. Biniak erinnert sich an VHS-Kassetten mit alten Spielen in einem Polizei-Büro, an einen absichtlich nicht bestandenen Lehrgang beim Bund - ansonsten wäre er nach Mönchengladbach versetzt worden - und an das für ihn erste ungewöhnliche Aufeinandertreffen mit 'den Engländern'.

Biniak (Author), Roland Geiger (Narrator)

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[German] - Der Fußball braucht mehr Geld oder andere Regeln: Wie die Fans ihren Sport wieder mitgest

Fußball ist weit mehr als ein Sport, es ist ein Lebensstil, der Millionen von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt verbindet. Dieses Buch betrachtet und stellt Fragen wie: Weshalb schwimmt der Fußball im Geld und braucht doch ständig immer noch mehr Geld? Warum gibt es nur an zwei Samstagen im Jahr eine Bundesliga-Konferenz mit neun Spielen? Wie hat ausgerechnet die 50+1 Regel dem FC Bayern zur Dominanz verholfen? Warum steigen Investoren wirklich bei Fußballclubs ein? Was sind die Ursachen und Folgen der Kommerzialisierung des Fußballs? Welche Reformvorschläge gibt es und welche haben Aussicht auf Erfolg? Egal, ob Sie sich für Fußball, Sport im Allgemeinen, Politik oder Wirtschaft interessieren: Dieses Buch ist für Sie, da es einen neuen, ehrlichen Blick auf den Fußball wirft. Im Kern geht es um zwei Sichtweisen: Jene der modernen Managementlehre und jene der traditionsbewussten Fans.

Stefan Legge, Steffen Löhr (Author), Daniel Franzen (Narrator)

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[German] - Bayer und Schalke: Echte Erzfeinde? - Für Köln! Der Hooligan-Kodex, Folge 2 (Ungekürzt)

Es gibt einen Kodex unter Hooligans? Absolut! Auch wenn man dies als Außenstehender gar nicht vermuten sollte, so lässt uns der 'Biniak' an seinen Erlebnissen mit den Cologne Streetfighters teilhaben und beweist: Hooligans - zumindest die meisten - sind eigentlich ganz nette Kerle. So lernen wir aber nicht nur die Hooligan-Szene selbst kennen, sondern auch die wiederkehrend anwesenden Polizisten, die Fußballvereine, die Fans und vor allem: die Menschlichkeit zwischen all diesen Gruppen, die man hier wohl am Wenigsten erwartet hätte. Jetzt kommen die 'Erzfeinde' Bayer Leverkusen und Schalke. Mit Humor und Augenzwinkern lässt der Biniak die verschiedenen Aufeinandertreffen mit anderen Hooligan-Gruppen Revue passieren.

Biniak (Author), Roland Geiger (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Ackermatch und die Liebe zu Köln! - Für Köln! Der Hooligan-Kodex, Folge 1 (Ungekürzt)

Es gibt einen Kodex unter Hooligans? Absolut! Auch wenn man dies als Außenstehender gar nicht vermuten sollte, so lässt uns der 'Biniak' an seinen Erlebnissen mit den Cologne Streetfighters teilhaben und beweist: Hooligans - zumindest die meisten - sind eigentlich ganz nette Kerle. So lernen wir aber nicht nur die Hooligan-Szene selbst kennen, sondern auch die wiederkehrend anwesenden Polizisten, die Fußballvereine, die Fans und vor allem: die Menschlichkeit zwischen all diesen Gruppen, die man hier wohl am Wenigsten erwartet hätte. Der gut recherchierte Einstieg lässt jedem Kölner vor Stolz die Brust schwellen und jeden Nicht-Kölner um die Historie der Domstadt und die Mentalität der Bewohner beneiden.

Biniak (Author), Roland Geiger (Narrator)

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Mastering the Pitch: The Soccer Coaching Bible: Comprehensive Guide to Tactics, Skills, and Strategi

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Mastering the Pitch: The Soccer Coaching Bible is a treasure trove of knowledge for soccer enthusiasts, coaches, and players alike. This comprehensive encyclopedia of soccer covers every aspect of the sport, from its historical roots in America to cutting-edge strategies shaping its future. 11v11 Soccer Formations & Tactics Unlock the secrets of successful soccer formations and tactics. Learn the fundamentals, explore classic and modern setups, and master tactical adaptations and variations. Implement these strategies on the field and analyze game strategies with advanced concepts and innovations. Mastering Passing Skills Elevate your passing game with a deep dive into passing fundamentals, various pass types, and receiving techniques. Explore advanced passing strategies, from counter-attacks to possession-based tactics like Tiki-Taka. The Art of Defense Solidify your team's defense with a focus on individual defensive skills, team defensive strategies, and set piece defense. Understand the psychology of soccer defense and adapt strategies for various game situations, with a spotlight on the role of goalkeepers. Midfielders: Advanced Tactics and Strategy Uncover the art of midfield play, from understanding the role to mastering technical skills and deciphering tactical intelligence. Dive into defensive and attacking midfield roles, explore midfield combinations, and develop holistic midfield strategies. Striker: Mastering the Frontline Comprehend the striker role, hone technical skills, and maximize physical attributes. Discover the mental fortitude required to excel as a striker and bring together all aspects of the position. And More: History of US Soccer, Soccer's 17 Laws in Detail, Pep Guardiola's Positional Soccer, Total Football, Tiki-Taka, Messi's False 9, and more.

Mick Southerland (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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Football Relationism: Introduction to Relationism in Football or Soccer

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In Football Relationism: Introduction to Relationism in Football or Soccer, delve deep into the heart of a tactical evolution that is changing the very fabric of soccer or football. This comprehensive analysis explores the concept of 'relationism', a dynamic approach that emphasizes fluidity, adaptability, and interconnected play over rigid formations. From its roots to its modern-day application, the book chronicles how this strategy is transforming everything, from on-pitch dynamics to transfer market decisions. Throughout the chapters, readers will discover the intricacies of relationism, from exploiting weak points, mastering transitions, to cultivating a relationist mindset in players. Visionary coaches emerge as the puppeteers of this movement, unafraid to rewrite football's (or soccer's) rulebook. The text also examines potential pitfalls, notable matches, and adjustments needed to counter various strategies, giving a holistic view of the challenges and rewards of adopting this approach. But this isn't just a tactical manual. At its core, this book is about the future of football or soccer, offering intriguing insights into the convergence of relationism with technology and data analytics. While it acknowledges the transformative power of relationism, it also celebrates football's enduring essence: the raw passion and unpredictability of the human spirit. For enthusiasts, coaches, players, and anyone keen to understand the next big shift in football, In Football Relationism: Introduction to Relationism in Football or Soccer is an unmissable deep dive into the strategy set to define the game's future.

Mick Southerland (Author), Digital Voice Alistair G (Narrator)

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Watford Forever: How Graham Taylor and Elton John Saved a Football Club, a Town and Each Other

Brought to you by Penguin. An unforgettable British underdog story from one of our greatest narrative nonfiction writers, John Preston, and the international musical icon and bestselling author, Sir Elton John. Britain in the 1970s was beset by unrest and unemployment, as inflation soared, fuel was scarce, and hooliganism was on the rise. And for Watford FC, the outlook was even gloomier. Rundown and rat-infested, Watford were an ailing side with holes in their kit and barely enough fans to fill a stand. Of the 92 clubs in the Football League, spread across four divisions, Watford were in 92nd place. Meanwhile, Elton John was the most successful rockstar in the world. With six-inch platforms, spangled jumpsuits, and peroxide hair, he was glamorous, gay, and seemingly a world away from the council house in Pinner where he had supported Watford FC as a child. Many assumed he would move to America. Instead, he bought the football club. Watford Forever is the remarkable story of Elton John's ownership of Watford FC and its transformational journey to the top of the First Division under iconic manager Graham Taylor. Perhaps most remarkably, four of the same players who had been written off as has-beens went with them all the way from the bottom to the top. Inspiring and infectiously funny, this is a tribute to football's unlikeliest friendship as Elton John and Taylor, a straight-talking former fullback with a love of Vera Lynn, beat the odds and their personal demons to save a club and a community. Immersed in the grime and glamour of '70s Britain, Watford Forever is one of sport's great underdog stories and a love letter to the beautiful game. ©2023 Elton John & John Preston (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Elton John, John Preston (Author), Alex Jennings, TBD (Narrator)

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Haaland: The incredible story behind the world’s greatest striker

Brought to you by Penguin. The man who can't stop scoring goals for fun Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is only in his first season at Manchester City and yet he has taken the Premier League - and world football stage - by storm. At the halfway point in the season, in just 20 games, the distinctive star has scored 25 goals, beating last year's PL golden boot winners Son Heung-Min and Mo Salah. He is well on his way to beating the record of 34 goals in a single season - a record no one has beaten in 27 years. Known for his speed, strength and goal scoring, Haaland is a fascinating character who doesn't fit the mould of a modern-day professional footballer. Lars Sivertsen's biography will follow Haaland from his early life in Norway as the son of former City player Alife, and his incredible track-record as a scoring sensation, becoming his hometown club's top scorer at only 18 and shortly after becoming regarded as one of Europe's best strikers. Sivertsen provides an insight into where Haaland has come from and gets to the heart of what makes him tick. ©2023 Lars Sivertsen (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Lars Sivertsen (Author), Lars Sivertsen (Narrator)

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My Wrexham Story

Brought to you by Penguin. The memoir from Wrexham's star player, Paul Mullin, as featured in Welcome to Wrexham, a Disney+ documentary series by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. In July 2021, shortly after being named League Two's Player of the Season and Golden Boot, Paul Mullin sent shockwaves through the EFL by taking a downwards move to National League team, Wrexham AFC. Since then, 'Super Paul Mullin' has helped transform the Wrexham team, scoring dozens of goals and capturing the imaginations of football fans across the world in the process. Here for the first time, Mullin tells his own story: his roots in Liverpool, the highs and lows of English football's promotion race, lessons learnt from his young son, and what happens when Hollywood comes knocking. ©2023 Paul Mullin (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Paul Mullin (Author), Paul Mullin, TBD (Narrator)

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