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Old Trafford, Manchester, 28 maggio 2003. Lo sguardo rivolto più volte verso l'arbitro, rincorsa lunga e gol. Il rigore decisivo contro la Juventus, in una finale di Champions League tutta italiana. Questo è il ricordo indelebile che Andriy Shevchenko, Pallone d'oro nel 2004, ha lasciato nei tifosi del Milan. Già da bambino sentiva che il suo destino sarebbe sta- to quello del calciatore, fin da quel marzo 1986, quando fu selezionato per entrare nei piccoli della Dynamo: il tempo di qualche allenamento poi saltò in aria il reattore numero 4 nella centrale nucleare di Chernobyl.

"Ein brutaler Motivator. Ein einfühlsamer Psychologe. Ein erstklassiger Taktik-Fuchs. Ein überragender Mensch." (Ralf Fährmann, Schalke 04). Der gesellschaftliche Druck in der heutigen Hochgeschwindigkeitszeit erreicht uns immer früher. Im Leistungssport und im Berufsleben zählen nur noch Bestleistungen. Du musst dann gut sein, wenn es darauf ankommt. Norbert Elgert weiß genau, wie wichtig mentale Stärke, Belastbarkeit und Durchhaltevermögen für den Erfolg sind. Seit 1996 ist er Ausbilder beim FC Schalke 04; er zählt zu den besten seines Fachs.

La NFL es el deporte de equipo por excelencia y el rendimiento de cada jugador está en estrecha relación con lo que hace el resto del conjunto. A lo largo de más de veinte años de carrera profesional, Tom Brady ha puesto en cuestión este principio. Su juego es el que ha elevado el rendimiento de sus compañeros, a los que ha conducido en múltiples ocasiones hacia la más absoluta de las glorias: el anillo de campeón de la NFL. La historia de Brady se basa en la determinación, esfuerzo, confianza en sí mismo y éxito.

Aaron Rodgers is one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the NFL today. Most fans are aware of his NFL origins as a backup to Brett Favre and his 2010 Super Bowl MVP, but in order to truly understand Aaron Rodgers, you must first understand where he came from. Aaron Rodgers: An Unauthorized Biography explores Rodgers' upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through his 2012 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and his $110 million contract extension.

En la línea de Soy Zlatan Ibrahimović y Open de Andre Agassi, Frágil es una autobiografía cruda, honesta y reveladora sobre la vida de uno de los grandes futbolistas de todos los tiempos.

En 1995 Marco Van Basten dijo adiós oficialmente como jugador de fútbol a la edad de treinta años. No había podido jugar en el AC Milan los dos últimos años debido a una persistente lesión en el tobillo producida diez años atrás. Tras su despedida, Van Basten se tomó varios años de descanso, retirándose como figura pública para concentrarse principalmente en el golf...

Larry Csonka ran the football with audacity and authority. He lived his off-the-field life with equal abandon. As part of the NFL's 100th Anniversary, he and his undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins teammates were named the best team in NFL history. In Head On, Csonka shares how they achieved their legendary Perfect Season. From quitting football at a young age, to his often-combative relationship with Coach Don Shula, to brazen exploits with his NFL pals, Csonka narrates a life that is colorful, unbridled, and thrilling.

Il mio io in campo. De Rossi è il romanismo. Siamo tutti DDR. Sono alcuni degli striscioni che i tifosi della Roma hanno dedicato a Daniele De Rossi al momento del suo addio. De Rossi è rimasto ben diciotto anni nella stessa squadra, quella che tifava da piccolo, con cui nel tempo ha creato un legame unico, rappresentando i romanisti di tutte le età. Daniele De Rossi è il caso più unico che raro di un calciatore moderno che ha corrisposto totalmente l'amore di quei tifosi che lo hanno visto crescere.

Cristiano Ronaldo è una figura abbacinante, che abbraccia e racchiude mondi. È uno dei calciatori più dominanti e significativi della storia del gioco, e soprattutto è il primo - e forse insuperabile esempio di brand nel calcio. Nella gelida determinazione, nell'ambizione sconfinata, nella feroce etica del lavoro e nella maniacale cura del suo corpo sovrumano scopriamo la cifra del suo impatto sull'immaginario globale, e sul futuro di uno sport che CR7 - più di ogni altro giocatore in attività - ha saputo ridefinire.

Captain, father, leader, a fearless ambassador for the causes he believes in and a world-class midfielder, Jordan Henderson is all of these things—and it is why he is one of the most widely respected players of his generation. His story will go down in legend but his story also carries an inspirational message for anyone, showing hurdles and barriers won't stop you reaching your goals. In this, his first autobiography, Jordan reveals how an early love for the game as a kid became an all-consuming passion.

Don Perkins led a life as one of the most honored athletes in the history of the University of New Mexico and the Dallas Cowboys. But Perkins's life was far more complex and, at times, controversial. He experienced the traumas of racial discrimination, death, divorce, football-related injuries, and a never-ending search for his own identity. In his search, Perkins ventured into sportscasting, public speaking, community relations, big-rig trucking, government work, and even amateur theater, where he portrayed Frederick Douglass and other famous Black leaders.

Felix Brych hat in seiner langen Karriere alles erreicht, was man sich als Schiedsrichter wünschen kann. Er hat Bundesliga, Champions-League, Europa- und Weltmeisterschaften gepfiffen. 2017 und 2021 wurde er Weltschiedsrichter des Jahres. Dabei ist Schiedsrichtersein keine dankbare Aufgabe. Der Perfektionsanspruch, höchst emotionale Erwartungshaltungen und extreme Öffentlichkeit einerseits sowie eine starke Präsenz unter Persönlichkeiten auf dem Platz, beständige Kritik der Öffentlichkeit und die notwendige Akzeptanz von Fehlbarkeit andererseits, sind außergewöhnlich.

Roberto Baggio non è una figura scontata: come il protagonista di un romanzo, è un groviglio di volontà e caso, un uomo incredibilmente determinato e allo stesso tempo in balìa degli eventi. Come se tutti i suoi sforzi servissero a opporsi al destino e allo stesso tempo a compierlo (uno dei tanti paradossi con cui probabilmente il buddismo lo ha aiutato a convivere). Stefano Piri ripercorre la vita e la carriera di Baggio a partire dalla sua magica apparizione a Vicenza, quando non ha ancora vent'anni e sembra un angelo spietato che inchioda gli avversari a terra.

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the field with a soccer legend Mia Hamm's speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" helped her become the best women's soccer player in the world. Her stellar performance as a college...

Upton Bell grew up at the knee of the NFL's first great commissioner, his father, the legendary Bert Bell, who not only saved the game from financial ruin after World War II but was one of its greatest innovators. Present at the Creation details Bell’s firsthand experiences. Over the past 53 years, Bell has been an owner, a general manager, a personnel executive, a scouting director for two Super Bowl teams, a television commentator and analyst, and a talk-radio host. He has seen the NFL from the inside and has experienced many of the most important moments in NFL history.

Sir Alex Ferguson es uno de los pocos líderes que verdaderamente conoce su materia. En sus treinta y ocho años dentro del mundo del fútbol, Ferguson ganó la impresionante cifra de 49 títulos y fue la pieza angular que convirtió al Manchester United en una de las grandes marcas del mundo entero. Liderazgo está estructurado alrededor de las claves estratégicas y de los valores fundamentales de la vida de Ferguson. Incluye temas que se asocian con su estilo de gestión: Disciplina, Control, Trabajo en Equipo y Motivación.

Meet Julian Dicks. Wonderful name, wonderful player, and (alongside Paulo Di Canio), undoubtedly the greatest 'cult figure' to play for West Ham United for a generation. Hammer Time is Dicks' hugely entertaining romp through his career with West Ham, shot through with all the great anecdotes of life as a pro back then, and peppered with all the marvellous characters who crossed his path in those halcyon days.

Marion Motley was recognized as one of the gridiron's most outstanding players when he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968. His legacy as one of four Black players to reintegrate pro football in 1946 helped blaze a path for Black athletes in the highest echelons of professional sports. This book tells Motley's story of adversity, personal tragedy, and triumphs using archival interviews and new interviews with historians, friends, and descendants.

Parlare di sport significa prima di tutto raccontare di persone. Ognuna di queste, sia che abbia vinto le olimpiadi o perso all’ultimo secondo, ha una propria storia. Vergari ha raccontato le sfide più epiche, contrapponendo – divisi da una rete, dal colore di una maglia, di una bandiera o da una corsia – i più grandi dello sport italiano e dei loro avversari.

Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler has achieved something extraordinary in the least extraordinary way. At every level of his athletic career, Besler has heard the same questions and initial dismissal of his talent. How does a normal guy like Matt Besler end up playing in the World Cup, one of the most exclusive competitions in international sports? If it’s true that he’s a rather typical Midwestern guy, it’s also true that Matt happens to be one of the best soccer players in the country.

Misconceptions have stalked Andrew Cole like a hatchet-man defender determined to cut him down to size. In the world of modern-day football, his reserved demeanour was often interpreted as surly intransigence. Alongside an aptitude for goalscoring, it was widely believed, ran an attitude problem. In Fast Forward, a candid and inspirational autobiography, Cole finally presents his side of the story.