Kerr, Sam,

My journey to the World Cup / Sam Kerr : my journey to the World Cup. Sam Kerr. - vii, 214 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Sam Kerr is widely considered to be one of the best female footballers of all time. She is famous worldwide for her skills on the soccer pitch - but before she was the Matildas captain and the leading goal scorer for Chelsea, she was just an average Aussie kid who wanted to play AFL. This is her incredible football journey to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, from making the switch to soccer to becoming one of the best female strikers in the world. Sam gives us insights into what keeps her motivated, how she handles the pressures of life as a professional athlete and what she believes is really important in life. Inside you will find:- facts about the FIFA World Cup. = everything you want to know about the Matildas. = amazing facts about Sam - her early days, family life, teams, playing for Chelsea FC and the Matildas."--Back cover.

9781761101007

NLApp105608 Australian Prepublication Data Service


Kerr, Sam.


Matildas (Soccer team)


FIFA Women's World Cup Australia; New Zealand) (2023 :


Women soccer players--Australia--Biography.
Soccer--Tournaments--History.
Soccer teams--History.


Autobiographies.
Biographies.

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