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Francis Benali: The Autobiography
- Football Man to Iron Fran
- Narrated by: Francis Benali
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Bloomsbury presents Francis Benali: The Autobiography by Francis Benali, read by Francis Benali.
Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he's ready to tell his story.
Francis 'Franny' Benali played football for 20 years for Southampton FC in nearly 400 games, almost his entire career. His utter dedication to the club caused him to be a hero to Saints fans around the world.
Written with the acclaimed Daily Mail sportswriter Matt Barlow, this book details Benali's humble beginnings and has countless tales involving players, managers and matches detailing Benali's illustrious football career. But his story is much more than that. The intense commitment he had as a player found a new outlet in the world of endurance sport. Through Ironman triathlons and marathons, he has raised more than one million pounds for Cancer Research UK.
Benali's story shows us what can be achieved through dedication and commitment on and off the pitch. Through football and charity, he has made a positive difference in countless people's lives. His is truly an inspirational story.
What the critics say
"The iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly fran-tastic!" (Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday)
"Franny was one of the last proper football sportsmen, he gave everything, always." (Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist)
"Tough, passionate and dedicated, Franny is a Premier League legend. These tales from his playing career and his endurance challenges make for an incredible [listen]." (Dermot Gallagher, former Premier League manager)
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