{"product_id":"9781472986825","title":"Francis Benali: The Autobiography: Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022","description":"Author: Benali, Francis\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781472986825\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e     \u003c\/i\u003eAlan Shearer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Honest, revealing story of a strong man who pushed his body to its limits and beyond on and off the pitch. Incredible read.'\u003c\/b\u003e     Henry Winter, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The iron man with a will of steel and a heart of gold. Truly fran-tastic!' \u003c\/b\u003e- Jeff Stelling, \u003ci\u003eSoccer Saturday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e-------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis Benali is a Southampton Football Club legend and a celebrated charity endurance athlete, and he's ready to tell his story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancis '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.\u003cbr\u003eWritten with the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e 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 eE1 million for Cancer Research UK.\u003cbr\u003eBenali'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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631838515358,"sku":"UBD-9781472986825","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781472986825.jpg?v=1774309854","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781472986825","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}