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          Francis Benali: The Autobiography: Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022

          Francis Benali: The Autobiography: Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022

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          Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he''s ready to tell his story.

          LONGLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022

          ''Anyone wanting an example of never being be...

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          Product ID:9781472986825
          Product Form:Paperback / softback
          Country of Manufacture:GB
          Title:Francis Benali
          Subtitle:The Autobiography: Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022
          Authors:Author: Francis Benali
          Page Count:240
          Subjects:Autobiography: sport, Autobiography: sport, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy, Association football (Soccer), Marathon and cross-country running, Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy, Football (Soccer, Association football), Marathon & cross-country running, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), 21st century
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          Francis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he''s ready to tell his story.

          LONGLISTED 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

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          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.


          Imprint Name:Bloomsbury Sport
          Publisher Name:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
          Country of Publication:GB
          Publishing Date:2022-08-04

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          Weight186 g
          Dimensions198 × 129 × 19 mm