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Sadio Mané grew up in a small village in Senegal. His family was not rich, and football was not seen as a “serious” future. When he told his family he wanted to be a professional player, some people thought it was impossible.   One day, he left his village secretly to go to the city…

Aleksandr Golovin grew up in a small town in Russia called Kaltan. He started at a local football school before moving to bigger academies. At first, he was not a superstar name. He built his career step by step.   Golovin shined at youth international tournaments and then for CSKA Moscow. His good performances earned…

Alan Dzagoev was one of Russia’s brightest young talents. As a teenager, he became famous for his creativity, vision, and passing ability in midfield. Many people believed he would become one of the world’s best.   But his career was hit by many injuries. Muscle problems and other physical issues stopped him from playing regularly.…

N’Golo Kanté grew up in a poor neighborhood in France. As a child, he used to walk through the streets collecting recyclable trash to help support his family. He was small, quiet, and very humble.   People didn’t look at Kanté and think, “future star.” He didn’t have flashy skills or a famous name. But…

Cristiano Ronaldo – From a Poor Island Boy to a Global Legend When Lionel Messi was a little boy in Argentina, he was much smaller than other kids his age. He loved football more than anything, but doctors discovered he had a growth hormone problem. His body was not growing normally. His family didn’t…

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on the island of Madeira, in Portugal. His family was very poor. He shared a room with his siblings, and sometimes there was not much food. But Cristiano had one powerful thing: a crazy love for football. He played on the streets, used walls as teammates, and sometimes trained until very…