The true story of teenage soccer talent Martin Bengtsson’s life-and-death journey through a modern-day sports industry where everything, and everyone, has a price tag.

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Laetitia Casta at the Ferragamo show during Milan Fashion Week (9/27/25) Full gallery She is 47. Here she is in 1997, at age 19, when she was the world’s top model. Share via: Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn More
Because what happens in Finland tends to stay in Finland, you may not be familiar with Anna Eriksson, so a brief introduction is in order. Imagine a wholesome, family-friendly singer of superficial, mainstream pop – the kind of entertainer who issues Christmas albums – somebody like Dolly Parton. Now picture…
Megan Rapinoe was the most famous female soccer player in the USA and was co-captain of the national team that won the 2019 World Cup without suffering a draw or a loss. Rapinoe dominated play in that competition, winning both the Golden Ball as the best overall player and the…
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