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Football Stories: Yamal

By Simon Mugford

How did a football-loving boy become Barcelona’s thrilling young star?

inspiring · lively · informative · illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction Biography Sport

What is Football Stories: Yamal about?

Follow Lamine Yamal from his early childhood in Spain to his remarkable breakthrough at Barcelona. As a young boy, he loved football and dreamed of becoming a player, even meeting his hero Lionel Messi as a baby. With determination, skill and plenty of practice, Yamal began to make his mark on the pitch. This lively, illustrated biography introduces young readers to the football star’s journey and shows how a football-loving child grew into one of the game’s exciting young talents.

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.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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