How Football Can Change the World
(Author) Matt OldfieldThe ultimate gift and inspiring conversation-starter for every football-obsessed child in your life Football is the world's favourite sport, but it's not just the game itself that can change lives. Football is a source of joy, income, education, it unites people from all walks of life and has help nations overcome the odds. From Marcus Rashford fighting food poverty and teams across the world uniting against racism, to the lesser-known stories such as the little girl who raised £15,000 for charity by completing 1,123,586 keepy-uppies, the country that agreed a ceasefire in the midst of civil war just so they could watch Pele play, and even the world's first ever vegan football club! From great events that have gone down in history, to the unknown and unsung heroes, these are the best stories of football changing the world for the better, plus tips and tricks for how you can change it too! Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the second book in the Unbelievable Football series and an inspiring, entertaining and conversation-starting book for football fans everywhere.
Matt Oldfield
Matt Oldfield is a British author best known for co-writing the popular "Ultimate Football Heroes" series, which brings the stories of legendary footballers to life for young readers. His engaging and accessible writing style has made him a key figure in introducing children to the world of sports literature.