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Ferenc Puskás The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English
Ferenc Puskás: The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English follows the Hungarian goal scorer from games with older children in Kispest to Olympic gold, the 6-3 win at Wembley in 1953 and a new start at Real Madrid. Children also read about his years as a coach in Spain, Saudi Arabia and Australia, his family and his forgetful habits. 82-page PDF.
The goal scorer everyone thought was finished, until he came back
Ferenc grew up in Kispest with his mother Margit and a father who coached him and his friend József Bozsik. In Ferenc Puskás: The Inspiring Story of a Genius, the neighbors watch a small boy beat older children and predict he will be a star.
The book does not skip the hard part. After the 1956 revolution he stays abroad, is banned for almost two years and gains weight, and people say he is too old. Then Real Madrid signs him. The final chapters cover his farewell match against Rapid Vienna, his coaching and a 1991 league title with South Melbourne Hellas.
At a glance
What children read about
Match stories alternate with fact pages about awards and family.
Growing up
Family, his friend Bozsik and the Kispest youth team.
The Mighty Magyars
Olympic gold against Yugoslavia in 1952 and the famous drag-back at Wembley.
A second chance
A long ban, doubters, then success at Real Madrid from 1958.
After playing
Coaching on three continents, his wife Erzsi, daughter Anita and a day he wore two different shoes.
Ferenc’s mother, in Persian
From the chapter about his family:
| Persian | English |
|---|---|
| مارگیت سخت تلاش میکرد تا خانواده را راضی نگه دارد. | Margit worked hard to keep the family happy. |
| او غذاهای خوشمزه میپخت و خانه را گرم و دنج نگه میداشت. | She cooked delicious food and kept the house warm and cozy. |
دنج (denj) means cozy, a word Persian speakers use for a quiet, comfortable place.
Reading tips
- Read one match story in English, then the Persian, and ask your child to retell the goal.
- Practice scores in Persian, such as 6-3 and 2-0, with the free Persian numbers 1 to 1000 guide.
- Find Hungary, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Australia on a map and say their names in Persian.
- Talk about the comeback chapter: when did your child keep going after people doubted them?
Who this book is for
A good fit if you
- have a young football fan who knows Real Madrid
- want a story about coming back after a setback
- look for easy English and Persian on a subject your child loves
Look elsewhere if you
- have a preschooler; start with Let’s Learn Farsi (11 Books)
- want sports words with pictures rather than a biography; Let’s Learn Farsi: Sports is that book
Use it with
- Johan Cruyff: The Inspiring Story of a Genius: the Dutch master of Total Football.
- Pelé: The Inspiring Story of a Genius: Brazil’s King of Football in the same series.
Common questions
What age is it for?
About 7 to 11. It is one of the easier books in the series to read.
Is the full text in English and Persian?
Yes, each passage is printed in both languages on the same page.
Does it talk about the 1956 revolution?
Briefly. It says life became dangerous and he chose not to go home, without frightening detail.
Is the Persian Iranian Farsi?
Yes, it is in the Farsi used in Iran, with Hungarian names spelled in Persian letters.
What do I get after I buy?
An 82-page PDF to download straight after checkout and read on a tablet or computer or print; the Puskás paperback is on Amazon.
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