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Step into the magical world of football legends with this special episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, featuring Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima — the original Ronaldo, known around the globe as O Fenômeno.

Before he lit up the World Cup, before the Ballon d'Ors and breathtaking goals, Ronaldo was a quiet boy weaving through the narrow streets of Bento Ribeiro, Brazil. In this calming, family-friendly bedtime story, we trace the breathtaking rise of one of the greatest footballers of all time.

⚽ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Ronaldo’s childhood in Rio, juggling dreams and poverty
• His incredible 166-goal futsal season that amazed scouts
• Early pro days at Cruzeiro, breaking records and expectations
• Electric moves at PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, and Inter Milan
• The heartbreak of the 1998 World Cup and the mystery surrounding it
• His legendary comeback at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot
• How Ronaldo redefined what it means to be a Number 9

Whether you're a parent looking for inspiring soccer stories for your child, a young fan curious about the greats, or a football lover who remembers Ronaldo’s magic firsthand — this episode is for you.

" Modern strikers still live in his shadow. Messi grew up watching him. Ibrahimović calls him the most complete forward ever. Strikers like Benzema, Agüero, and Lukaku talk about how he changed what it meant to be a number 9. Before Ronaldo, a center-forward was often seen as a poacher, a finisher who lived mainly in the penalty box. Ronaldo dropped deep, dribbled past entire teams, sprinted like a winger, and finished like a sniper. He was strong enough to hold off defenders, fast enough to leave them behind, and calm enough to make the hardest finish look like a training exercise. "

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Step onto the pitch where legends are made and dreams run wild. Tonight’s Soccer Bedtime Story takes you to Stourbridge, Birmingham—where a young boy named Jude Bellingham first laced up his boots and began his extraordinary rise. From academy prodigy to Borussia Dortmund wonderkid, from England’s midfield heartbeat to Real Madrid superstar, Jude’s journey is a reminder that greatness begins with courage, curiosity, and relentless belief.

In this peaceful, nighttime tale, we follow Jude through:

• his early training sessions at Birmingham City,
• the historic debut that made him the youngest player ever to represent the club,
• the leap to Dortmund, where he stunned the world,
• and his magical arrival in Madrid, where he now shines among the global elite.

This isn’t just a story of goals and glory—it's a story of humility, leadership, joy, and the quiet wisdom Jude carries beyond the game.

So find your calm, settle under the covers, and let the soft stadium lights fade.
Close your eyes and drift into a world where the grass is green, and the crowds are loud, but bedtime brings the soccer calm we all need.

This is Icons: Jude Bellingham

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
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Settle in and get cozy — tonight’s Soccer Bedtime Story celebrates NJ/NY Gotham FC’s historic 2025 NWSL Championship victory. In this soothing, storybook-style recap, we take listeners through Gotham’s incredible playoff run, their underdog rise as the first-ever No. 8 seed to win the NWSL title, and the unforgettable night when Rose Lavelle scored the decisive goal to crown Gotham champions once again.

This episode gently retells the 2025 Gotham NWSL Season and Championship Final between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, including Bruninha’s brilliant assist, Lavelle’s clinical finish, and Gotham’s outstanding defensive performance that shut down Trinity Rodman and held Washington to zero shots on target. Listeners will drift off with a smile as we revisit the heart, resilience, and magic that brought Gotham their second NWSL star.

Perfect for young fans, adults winding down, Gotham supporters, and anyone who loves women’s soccer, this bedtime story blends cozy narration with real match details — including Gotham’s historic playoff upset over the Kansas City Current, Jaedyn Shaw’s breakout performances, Ann-Katrin Berger’s iconic semifinal save, and the team’s incredible journey from roster rebuild to 2025 champions.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

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In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we step into the life of one of the most famous players in football history, David Beckham.

We start in a small working-class house in Chingford, London, where a skinny kid with a big dream spends hours in the back garden kicking a ball with his dad. Kids will hear how young David Beckham goes from local teams like Ridgeway Rovers to signing schoolboy forms with Manchester United, scoring that unbelievable goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon, and living through both heartbreak and redemption with England—from the red card at the 1998 World Cup to the legendary free kick against Greece that sent his country to the World Cup in 2002.

Told in a calm, cozy bedtime style, this soccer bedtime story focuses on resilience, handling mistakes, and never letting go of your dream—even when the world doubts you. At the end, there’s a short three-question quiz to help young listeners remember key moments from Beckham’s journey and build listening skills in a gentle, fun way.

This episode is perfect for:

• Kids who love David Beckham or Manchester United
• Young players who are learning about free kicks, practice, and perseverance
• Families looking for a relaxing football podcast for kids at bedtime

Press play, get snug under the covers, and let “Icons: David Beckham” carry your young soccer fan off to sleep with a story of curls, courage, and never changing your answer when someone asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

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The Soccer Boot is a Halloween special from Soccer Bedtime Stories—a spooky, soccer-infused fable inspired by W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey’s Paw.”

A storm lashes St. Mary’s. An old teammate brings a battered golden boot and a warning: three wishes—and a price. In this short horror fiction episode, a father, a mother, and a rising striker learn what the pitch remembers…and what it won’t forgive.

If you love football fiction, magical realism, and cozy-eerie bedtime tales, this audio fiction podcast episode is for you.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

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Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

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Hello there, soccer friend. Tonight on Soccer Bedtime Stories, we’re traveling to Brazil. To the sun-soaked streets of Praia Grande, where a little boy with a squishy ball and a big smile would grow up to become one of the most famous footballers in the world: Neymar Jr.

From his early days playing futsal in small courts to lighting up stadiums with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and now Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Neymar’s journey is full of flair, joy, and determination. His style, known as ginga, made him stand out — a mix of rhythm, creativity, and love for the beautiful game.

In this episode, soccer-loving listeners will discover how Neymar was first discovered, why futsal helped shape his incredible footwork, and how he went from the beaches of Brazil to scoring in Champions League finals. From the noisy courts of his neighborhood to the world’s biggest football arenas — where the grass is green and the crowds are loud — Neymar’s story reminds us that even the biggest dreams can begin with a single kick.

✨ A perfect bedtime story for young football fans, especially those who love Messi, Mbappé, or Cristiano Ronaldo.

🎧 And don’t forget — at the end, we’ll ask you three fun questions about Neymar’s journey to see what you remember!

🎉 Special shoutouts in this episode to James, Nio, Rampa, and Jude — thank you for dreaming with us tonight.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

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Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

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In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we tell the inspiring bedtime story of Chloe Kelly, the England Lioness who scored the legendary winning goal at Euro 2022 and helped the Lionesses lift Euro 2025. From her childhood in Hanwell as the youngest of seven, sharpened in the tough football cages of Southall, to her long train rides to Arsenal, her time at Manchester City, her injury comeback, and her glory at Wembley, Chloe’s story shows courage, resilience, and dreams coming true.

Perfect for families, young soccer fans, and children who love bedtime stories about football heroes, this cozy episode brings the magic of the game to life.

And don’t miss the three-question quiz at the end — a fun way to see what you remember about Chloe Kelly’s incredible journey!

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

Support the show

Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!

We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.

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Also excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:
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If you’re looking for your next soccer book for kids, don’t miss Soccer Bedtime Stories First Chapter Book! Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary's Stadium is available on Amazon all around the Soccer World.

Step into the world of Soccer Bedtime Stories with this inspiring episode, Icons: Zinedine Zidane. From the crowded streets of Marseille to the shining lights of World Cup finals and Champions League glory, discover the magical journey of one of football’s greatest legends. Kids and families will hear how Zidane grew up in La Castellane, learned his craft where the grass is green and the crowds are loud, and rose to become a World Cup winner, Champions League hero, and master coach.

Perfect for young soccer fans, parents, and dreamers, this soothing bedtime story blends history, inspiration, and the artistry of Zizou’s unforgettable career. Close your eyes, drift into the magic of the game, and fall asleep with the story of a true football icon.

Hey soccer families—Tomek here from Soccer Bedtime Stories!
Our first-ever chapter book is out:

Soccer Mystery Chronicles: The Haunting of St. Mary’s Stadium.
It’s spooky, soccer-packed fun—now on Amazon!

🎁 Join the Bedtime Ballers (link in show notes), the Soccer Bedtime Stories supporters group for a free signed copy!

Support the show

Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!

We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.

Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtime
Find us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStories

Also excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:
The Soccer Teacher by Soccer Bedtime Stories