Neymar Rules
By Simon Mugford
How did a São Paulo street footballer become a global superstar at Barcelona and PSG?
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Neymar Rules brings the Brazilian star’s journey to life with punchy chapters, lively cartoons, jokes and plenty of football facts. Simon Mugford keeps the story bright and accessible, making this a strong choice for football-mad children and reluctant readers, although its cheerful, fan-friendly approach leaves little room for a deeper look at the controversies around Neymar’s career.
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What is Neymar Rules about?
Discover Neymar's journey from the streets of São Paulo to global football stardom with clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. This engaging book, filled with cartoons and jokes, is perfect for young readers eager to learn about their favourite football hero.
About the author
Simon Mugford is a brilliant children's author who loves writing exciting books about football and sports. He is well known for his 'Football Superstars' series, where you can discover fun facts and amazing stories about your favourite players. Simon enjoys making reading fun and inspiring young readers to learn more about the world of sports.
Discussion ideas around Neymar Rules
Starting small: Neymar begins by playing football in the streets and on local pitches. How might those early experiences help shape the kind of player he becomes?
Talent and hard work: Which seems more important in Neymar’s story: natural skill, regular practice or confidence? Explain your choice.
Playing your own way: Neymar is known for creative tricks and an expressive style. Why might it be useful for a player to show their own personality on the pitch?
Moving around the world: What might be exciting and what might be difficult about leaving Brazil to play for famous clubs in other countries?
Football heroes: What makes someone a good sporting hero: winning, entertaining fans, working hard, helping others or something else?
Pages
128 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2021
First published
2021
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