Francis Benali

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The Autobiography: Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022 Ungekürzte Lesung. 397 Min.

Sprecher: Benali, Francis

Beschreibung

Bloomsbury presents Francis Benali written and read by Francis Benali. SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022 'Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.' – Alan Shearer 'Honest, revealing story of a strong man who pushed his body to its limits and beyond on and off the pitch. Incredible read.' – Henry Winter, The Times 'The iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly fran-tastic!' – Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday ———- Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he's ready to tell his story. Francis 'Franny' Benali played football for 20 years for Southampton FC in nearly 400 games, almost his entire career. His utter dedication to the club caused him to be a hero to Saints fans around the world. Written with the acclaimed Daily Mail sportswriter Matt Barlow, this book details Benali's humble beginnings and has countless tales involving players, managers, and matches detailing Benali's illustrious football career. But his story is much more than that. The intense commitment he had as a player found a new outlet in the world of endurance sport. Through Ironman triathlons and marathons, he has raised more than £1 million for Cancer Research UK. Benali's story shows us what can be achieved through dedication and commitment on and off the pitch. Through football and charity, he has made a positive difference in countless people's lives. His is truly an inspirational story.

Autor

Francis Benali MBE is a former professional footballer and coach who spent most of his playing career at Southampton FC. In recent years, Franny has been in the media spotlight for different reasons, completing ultra-endurance challenges, all in aid Cancer Research UK. In 2014, Benali completed a three-week 1,000-mile (1,600 km) challenge running to all 20 Premier League grounds, raising in excess of £100,000 for the charity Cancer Research UK. In 2019 he attempted seven Ironman distance triathlons in seven days! Franny has raised over £1 million for Cancer Research UK. He was named in the New Years Honours list 2020, where he was awarded an MBE. Francis Benali has 40k Twitter followers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Sport
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. September 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472989642
• Artikelnr.: 70166743

Rezensionen

Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.