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Gareth Bale: the boy who became a Galáctico

Name: Gareth Bale: the boy who became a Galáctico
ISBN: 9781784186456

By Tom Oldfield and Matt Oldfield

Could a doubted Welsh schoolboy become Real Madrid’s European hero?

inspiring dramatic informative fast-paced

Genres

Biography Sport Non-fiction

What is Gareth Bale: the boy who became a Galáctico about?

Gareth Bale’s journey from talented Welsh schoolboy to Real Madrid star was far from easy. Injuries, poor results and doubts from supporters threatened to derail his career, but Bale kept working to improve. His breakthrough came during Tottenham Hotspur’s first Champions League campaign, when his speed and skill captured the world’s attention. Soon he was playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, where he helped win the club’s tenth European Cup. This biography follows the determination behind his remarkable rise.

About the author

Tom Oldfield is a British author who loves writing exciting biographies about famous footballers and sports stars. He has written popular books about players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Tom enjoys sharing true stories of determination and teamwork to inspire young readers who enjoy sports and adventure.

Pages

156 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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