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My Journey to the World Cup

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My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr is an inspiring autobiography that chronicles the life and career of one of the world's top footballers. Sam shares her experiences, from her childhood in Australia through her ascent in international football. The book offers insights into her personal struggles, triumphs, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.
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You might enjoy this book if you're inspired by personal stories of determination and grit. The biography offers an in-depth look into the life of a footballer, sharing her journey, challenges, and triumphs on the way to reaching the pinnacle of her sporting career. If you're a football fan or appreciate stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving dreams, this memoir may appeal to you.

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My Journey to the World Cup

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Follow Sam Kerr’s incredible journey from playing Aussie Rules as a kid to becoming one of the world’s greatest athletes, after the Matildas achieved their best-ever result at a World Cup.

My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr takes you through the remarkable story of one of the best female footballers of all time. Famous worldwide for her skills on the soccer pitch, before she became the Matildas captain and leading goal scorer for Chelsea, Sam was just an average Aussie kid with dreams of playing AFL.

This book details her incredible journey to the 2023 FIFA World Cup and beyond. It describes her switch to soccer and rise to becoming one of the best female strikers globally. Sam shares insights into her motivations, handling the pressures of professional sports, and what she considers truly important in life.

Inside you will find:

  • Sam’s most memorable World Cup moments
  • Facts about the 2023 FIFA World Cup
  • Everything you want to know about the Matildas
  • Amazing facts about Sam – her early days, family life, teams, and playing for Chelsea and the Matildas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761101007

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Sam Kerr is the captain of the Australian women’s national soccer team – the Matildas – and a leading goal scorer for Chelsea in the English FA Women’s Super League. She burst onto the W-League scene as a fifteen-year-old playing with Perth Glory. In 2016, she played for the Matildas at the Olympics in Brazil, and she was the top goal scorer in the 2017 Tournament of Nations. Since joining Chelsea in 2019, Sam has positioned herself as one of the best female strikers in the world. She was named 2018 Young Australian of the Year. In 2021, Sam became the Matildas all-time top goal scorer at the Tokyo Olympics, and in 2023, helped the Matildas achieve their best-ever result at a Women’s World Cup. IG: @samanthakerr20; @samkerrfootball

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