{"product_id":"macca-my-story-so-far-by-star-matilda-mackenzie-arnold-paperback-book-soccer","title":"MACCA: My Story so Far by star Matilda Mackenzie Arnold Paperback Book Soccer","description":"\u003cspan class=\"c-book-details__keynote\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \" avenir next w05 regular arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 33px; font-family: \" avenir next w05 medium\u003eAustralia’s own ‘Minister of Defence’, Mackenzie Arnold, shares the inspiring story of the winding road that led to her becoming the Matildas top goalkeeper, including the magical World Cup run that captivated a nation, and what it takes in your \u003ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eheart\u003c\/i\u003e to take on the \u003ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eworld\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" avenir next w05 regular arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \" avenir next w05 regular arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 33px;\"\u003eMatildas fever swept across the country during the 2023 World Cup campaign, filling stadiums beyond capacity, uniting communities and inspiring the next generation of world-class athletes. In one of \u003ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e iconic ‘where-were-you-when’ moments in Australian sports history, the Matildas faced down the French in an epic penalty shootout that would propel them through to the semifinals for the first time ever. Standing on the collective brilliance of her teammates, it was Macca’s courage, leadership, steel-eyed focus and heroics in front of goal that won the hearts of a nation. We’ll never forget the outstretched arms, the roar of victory, green and gold flooding the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 33px;\"\u003eBut heroes don’t just fall from the sky. Storybook endings often belie a lifetime’s work, and the making of Mackenzie Arnold began well before that electric night in August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 33px;\"\u003eMacca’s story is one of dizzying heights and hard-won lessons. Whether it’s facing down her doubts and fears to find the courage to be her truest self on and off the pitch; using her temporary setbacks to inspire others; or shouldering the hopes of a nation to deliver moments that transcend sport, Mackenzie Arnold has packed a lot into her life so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 33px;\"\u003eHonest, funny, brave and inspired, Macca shares her story here for the first time: the family and first-believers who supported and challenged her from the beginning; the coaches and mentors who pushed her beyond her comfort zone and provided the blueprint of a champion; the rivals and teammates who transformed the Matildas into a global force to be reckoned with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 33px;\"\u003eAnd for her next act? Heroics and storybook endings are best left unscripted, but if Mackenzie Arnold has taught us one thing it’s this: Don’t blink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Pearl Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45482345005253,"sku":"G51025400","price":31.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7660\/8453\/files\/57_aa624bfb-ad71-4a2e-b004-694e6d7d91dc.jpg?v=1765346131","url":"https:\/\/pearlpress.com.au\/products\/macca-my-story-so-far-by-star-matilda-mackenzie-arnold-paperback-book-soccer","provider":"Pearl Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}