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Four World Cup legends and their football journey

By

Lim Yong

,

Chng Choon Hiong

,

Billy Ker

and

Bryandt Lyn

Published: Jul 03, 2026, 05:01 AM

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CHAPTERS

Chapter 1: ‘O REI’ – THE ART OF BEING PELE

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Chapter 2: MARADONA, THE GOLDEN BOY

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Chapter 3: ‘THE PHENOMENON’ RONALDO

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Chapter 4: MESSI 10

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