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Step into the magical world of football legends with this special episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, featuring Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima — the original Ronaldo, known around the globe as O Fenômeno.

Before he lit up the World Cup, before the Ballon d'Ors and breathtaking goals, Ronaldo was a quiet boy weaving through the narrow streets of Bento Ribeiro, Brazil. In this calming, family-friendly bedtime story, we trace the breathtaking rise of one of the greatest footballers of all time.

⚽ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Ronaldo’s childhood in Rio, juggling dreams and poverty
• His incredible 166-goal futsal season that amazed scouts
• Early pro days at Cruzeiro, breaking records and expectations
• Electric moves at PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, and Inter Milan
• The heartbreak of the 1998 World Cup and the mystery surrounding it
• His legendary comeback at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot
• How Ronaldo redefined what it means to be a Number 9

Whether you're a parent looking for inspiring soccer stories for your child, a young fan curious about the greats, or a football lover who remembers Ronaldo’s magic firsthand — this episode is for you.

" Modern strikers still live in his shadow. Messi grew up watching him. Ibrahimović calls him the most complete forward ever. Strikers like Benzema, Agüero, and Lukaku talk about how he changed what it meant to be a number 9. Before Ronaldo, a center-forward was often seen as a poacher, a finisher who lived mainly in the penalty box. Ronaldo dropped deep, dribbled past entire teams, sprinted like a winger, and finished like a sniper. He was strong enough to hold off defenders, fast enough to leave them behind, and calm enough to make the hardest finish look like a training exercise. "

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Step onto the pitch where legends are made and dreams run wild. Tonight’s Soccer Bedtime Story takes you to Stourbridge, Birmingham—where a young boy named Jude Bellingham first laced up his boots and began his extraordinary rise. From academy prodigy to Borussia Dortmund wonderkid, from England’s midfield heartbeat to Real Madrid superstar, Jude’s journey is a reminder that greatness begins with courage, curiosity, and relentless belief.

In this peaceful, nighttime tale, we follow Jude through:

• his early training sessions at Birmingham City,
• the historic debut that made him the youngest player ever to represent the club,
• the leap to Dortmund, where he stunned the world,
• and his magical arrival in Madrid, where he now shines among the global elite.

This isn’t just a story of goals and glory—it's a story of humility, leadership, joy, and the quiet wisdom Jude carries beyond the game.

So find your calm, settle under the covers, and let the soft stadium lights fade.
Close your eyes and drift into a world where the grass is green, and the crowds are loud, but bedtime brings the soccer calm we all need.

This is Icons: Jude Bellingham

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

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Settle in and get cozy — tonight’s Soccer Bedtime Story celebrates NJ/NY Gotham FC’s historic 2025 NWSL Championship victory. In this soothing, storybook-style recap, we take listeners through Gotham’s incredible playoff run, their underdog rise as the first-ever No. 8 seed to win the NWSL title, and the unforgettable night when Rose Lavelle scored the decisive goal to crown Gotham champions once again.

This episode gently retells the 2025 Gotham NWSL Season and Championship Final between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, including Bruninha’s brilliant assist, Lavelle’s clinical finish, and Gotham’s outstanding defensive performance that shut down Trinity Rodman and held Washington to zero shots on target. Listeners will drift off with a smile as we revisit the heart, resilience, and magic that brought Gotham their second NWSL star.

Perfect for young fans, adults winding down, Gotham supporters, and anyone who loves women’s soccer, this bedtime story blends cozy narration with real match details — including Gotham’s historic playoff upset over the Kansas City Current, Jaedyn Shaw’s breakout performances, Ann-Katrin Berger’s iconic semifinal save, and the team’s incredible journey from roster rebuild to 2025 champions.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

Support the show

Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!

We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.

Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtime
Find us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStories

Also excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:
The Soccer Teacher by Soccer Bedtime Stories