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Written by soccer coach and exercise physiologist Travis DiLeo, this book will teach readers about each player’s signature moves and how they used them to win. They’ll read about Pelé’s rise to becoming a global soccer icon and his legendary bicycle kick; get inspired by Alex Morgan’s success story and master the art of the volley for stunning goals; explore Cristiano Ronaldo’s path to becoming a legend and how he used his Ronaldo Chop to change direction at full speed; and even learn about Lionel Messi’s epic return and his famous “Iniesta”! Soccer Stars features: - 10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of soccer. 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