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The incredible life of John Charles

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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The incredible story of sporting icon John Charles, from his childhood in a tough Welsh mining community to superstardom with the Wales national team and Italian soccer royalty Juventus. After a youth apprenticeship with Swansea, John is spotted by a Leeds Utd scout, and helps win them promotion to the first division. He goes on to become a legend in Italy, honoured in their Hall of Fame above legends of world football like Michel Platini, Zinedine Zidane and Diego Maradona. And yet today, most soccer fans outside of Wales, Turin and Yorkshire have never heard his name. This book hopes to go some way towards putting that right. Written in novel format for ages 11+.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-09-18
Mått130 x 195 x 12 mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor144
FörlagY Lolfa
IllustratörMiles, Mike
ISBN9781912631667

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Rob ap Glyn hails from Penmaenmawr, a small town on the north Wales coast. He now lives on the Isle of Anglesey with his wife, Gemma, and their two daughters, Catrin and Ffion. A lifelong follower of Welsh soccer, Rob has travelled the world in support of the national team. This book marks his debut as an author. Mike Miles has worked for the Football Association of Wales as a 'Welsh Culture Consultant' on numerous soccer-related graphic design projects. His other clients have included FIFA, UEFA, MLS, Formula One, the NFL, Wrexham AFC, the Premier League, and Real Madrid.