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What can happen when a child refuses to give up on their weaker foot?
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Footballers’ stories
How role models develop — from the first step to the big moment.
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04.09.2019 / 27.10.2026
04.09.2019 / 27.10.2026
How role models develop — from the first step to the big moment.
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ARTICLEMessi
How much of Messi’s journey remains invisible when you only see his goals?
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ARTICLECristiano Ronaldo
How does the image of a world star change when you also read about his difficult beginnings?
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ARTICLERobert Lewandowski — How Did He Reach Peak Form?
You see Lewandowski’s goals. What happens between matches?
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ARTICLEFrom Humble Beginnings to the Stars
Can a player make their biggest leap in development after turning thirty?
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ARTICLEAlexia Putellas — the World’s Best Female Footballer
What makes a player so valuable to the whole system?
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ARTICLEMarta — Six-Time FIFA World Player of the Year
How does an exceptional career become an example for others?
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ARTICLEJude Bellingham: Mental Strength and Success
What does a team lose when a player’s departure also means losing a certain attitude?
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