1. Famous Sports PersonFamous Sports Person
 1.1. Sachin TendulkarSachin Tendulkar
 2.2. Lionel Andres MessiLionel Andres Messi
 3.3. David BeckhamDavid Beckham

2. Sachin Ramesh TendulkarSachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Excellence personifiedExcellence personified
SOME QUOTESSOME QUOTES

3. "To Sachin, the man we all want to be"
- Andrew Symonds wrote on an Aussie t-
shirt he autographed specially for Sachin.

4. "Tuzhe pata hai tune kiska catch chhoda
hai?"
- Wasim Akram to Abdul Razzaq when the
latter dropped Sachin's catch in 2003 WC.

5. He can play that leg glance with a
walking stick.
- Waqar Younis

6. 'I will see God when I die, but till then
I will look at Sachin'
- A banner in Sharjah

7. Sachin Tendulkar has often reminded me of a veteran army colonel who has
many medals on his chest to show how he has conquered bowlers all over the
world. I was bowling to Sachin and he hit me for two fours in a row. One from
point and the other in between point and gully. That was the last two balls of
the over and the over after that we (SA) took a wicket and during the group
meeting i told Jonty (Rhodes) to be alert and I know a way to pin Sachin. I
delivered the first ball of my next over and it was a fuller length delivery
outside off stump. I shouted catch. To my astonishment the ball was hit to the
cover boundary. Such is the brilliance of Sachin. His reflex time is the best i
have ever seen. It is like 1/20th of a sec. To get his wicket, better not
prepare. At least you wont regret if he hits you for boundaries.
Allan Donald

8. "Sachin cannot cheat. He is to cricket what
(Mahatma) Gandhiji was to politics. It's clear
discrimination. "
- NKP Salve, former Union Minister when Sachin
was accused of ball tempering

9. "Even my father's name is Sachin Tendulkar."
Tendulkar's daughter, Sara, told her class, after the
teacher informed them of a restaurant of the same
name in Mumbai!!!

10. Lionel Andres MessiLionel Andres Messi
 My favouriteMy favourite
sportsmen is Leosportsmen is Leo
MessiMessi..
 He is Argentinian andHe is Argentinian and
hehe’s’s playinplayingg footballfootball
in Europe now.in Europe now.

11. Messi - originMessi - origin
 Messi was bornMessi was born
24.06.1987 in24.06.1987 in
Rosario-ArgentinRosario-Argentinaa..
 He comes from ItalyHe comes from Italy..

12. Messi as a childMessi as a child..
 Messi begMessi begaan his sportn his sport
career in „Newell’s oldcareer in „Newell’s old
boys”club.boys”club.
 In this club, his carIn this club, his careeerer
was short, becausewas short, because
scouts of „scouts of „BBarca”tookarca”took
him to „younghim to „young
Barcelona”.Barcelona”.

13. Messi in „FC Barcelona”Messi in „FC Barcelona”
 His career in „Barca”His career in „Barca”
began in 2000 year.began in 2000 year.
 For this timeFor this time hehe playplay
in „in „BBarcarcaa” in almost” in almost
every match,andevery match,and II
hope it remain so.hope it remain so.

14. Messi-ArgentinianMessi-Argentinian
 PlayingPlaying iin Argentinan Argentina
national teamnational team hehe
began in 2005 year.began in 2005 year.
 During 43 meetingsDuring 43 meetings
Messi shot 13 goalsMessi shot 13 goals..

15. Olimpic Games in 2008 year.Olimpic Games in 2008 year.
 His olimpic careerHis olimpic career
began in Bebegan in Beijijing .ing .
 His first goal he shotHis first goal he shot
in match with Ivoryin match with Ivory
Coast .Coast .

16. Champions league.Champions league.
 Messi together withMessi together with
his friends fromhis friends from
„Barca” achieved„Barca” achieved
triumph in Chtriumph in Chaampionsmpions
LLeague 2008-2009.eague 2008-2009.
 In final match MessiIn final match Messi
scored one goal.scored one goal.

17. PlayerPlayer of The Year 2009of The Year 2009
 In 2009 MessiIn 2009 Messi
achieved title of „Theachieved title of „The
Player of the Year”Player of the Year”..
 This title is veryThis title is very
important for everyimportant for every
player, because it isplayer, because it is
based of coachesbased of coaches
votesvotes

18. Winner of Primera DivisionWinner of Primera Division
2008-2009.2008-2009.
 In the 2008-2009In the 2008-2009
seasonseason,, BarcaBarca
achieved title of theachieved title of the
Champion.Champion.
 Leo Messi was one ofLeo Messi was one of
the strongest points ofthe strongest points of
his team.his team.

20. IntroductionIntroduction
 David Robert Joseph Beckham (born 2 May 1975), an iconic figure in the modern sporting era, is an English professional footballerDavid Robert Joseph Beckham (born 2 May 1975), an iconic figure in the modern sporting era, is an English professional footballer
who currently plays for Real Madrid.who currently plays for Real Madrid.
 Beckham has been recognized byBeckham has been recognized by TimeTime magazine as one of 2004's Time 100(Heroes and Icons) as well as an elite globalmagazine as one of 2004's Time 100(Heroes and Icons) as well as an elite global
advertising brand.advertising brand.
 Twice the runner up in the FIFA World Player Of The Year Award in 1999 and 2001 in addition to being the only Englishman toTwice the runner up in the FIFA World Player Of The Year Award in 1999 and 2001 in addition to being the only Englishman to
score in three different World Cups.score in three different World Cups.
 He was captain of the English national team from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006.He was captain of the English national team from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006.

21. AutobiographyAutobiography
 The book starts with Beckham describing his move to hisThe book starts with Beckham describing his move to his
present club, Real Madrid and his feelings in a newpresent club, Real Madrid and his feelings in a new
country, Spain.country, Spain.
 He then drifts to his own childhood when talking aboutHe then drifts to his own childhood when talking about
his son, Brooklyn.his son, Brooklyn.
 Soccer was his passion right from his childhood owing toSoccer was his passion right from his childhood owing to
his dad’s inspiration.his dad’s inspiration.
 He always dreamed of playing professional football andHe always dreamed of playing professional football and
wonderedwondered
““What would it be like, to be out there actually playing aWhat would it be like, to be out there actually playing a
game? ”game? ”

22. VilificationVilification
 Represented England in 1998 FIFA World Cup atRepresented England in 1998 FIFA World Cup at
France.France.
 In the Second Round (last 16) of that competition,In the Second Round (last 16) of that competition,
he received a red card for violent conduct inhe received a red card for violent conduct in
England's match against Argentina and EnglandEngland's match against Argentina and England
were eliminated in a penalty shootout.were eliminated in a penalty shootout.
 Many supporters and journalists blamed him forMany supporters and journalists blamed him for
England's elimination and he became the target ofEngland's elimination and he became the target of
criticism and abuse, including the hanging of ancriticism and abuse, including the hanging of an
effigy outside a London pub, and theeffigy outside a London pub, and the Daily MirrorDaily Mirror
printing a dartboard with a picture of him centeredprinting a dartboard with a picture of him centered
on the bulls eye.on the bulls eye.

23. Back to the hero daysBack to the hero days
 1999-2002 saw the transformation from a villain1999-2002 saw the transformation from a villain
to a hero.to a hero.
 Helped Manchester United win the treble cups,Helped Manchester United win the treble cups,
an unprecedented achievement.an unprecedented achievement.
 Married Posh Spice “Victoria Adams” and theyMarried Posh Spice “Victoria Adams” and they
were the most talked about couple in England.were the most talked about couple in England.
 Was voted the BBC Sports Personality of theWas voted the BBC Sports Personality of the
Year for 2001.Year for 2001.
 Was Responsible for England’s Qualification toWas Responsible for England’s Qualification to
the world Cup 2002.the world Cup 2002.

24. Back to the hero daysBack to the hero days
 His transformation from villain to hero wasHis transformation from villain to hero was
complete when he scored the winning goal of thecomplete when he scored the winning goal of the
match against Argentina causing Argentina to getmatch against Argentina causing Argentina to get
disqualified from the playoffsdisqualified from the playoffs
 His fame led to deterioration of his relationshipHis fame led to deterioration of his relationship
with his manager, who deemed him as neglectingwith his manager, who deemed him as neglecting
his profession of playing football.his profession of playing football.
 Great deal of transfer speculation involvingGreat deal of transfer speculation involving
Beckham.Beckham.
 Eventually he signed for Real Madrid in a dealEventually he signed for Real Madrid in a deal
worthworth €€35 million.35 million.

25. StyleStyle
 Very simple, funny at times.Very simple, funny at times.
““The schedule had my first stop as the hospital whereThe schedule had my first stop as the hospital where
I was due to have my medical. If we did crash, at least I wasI was due to have my medical. If we did crash, at least I was
headed towards the right place. It wasn’t until much later in theheaded towards the right place. It wasn’t until much later in the
day that I realized it wasn’t just the police and the press:day that I realized it wasn’t just the police and the press:
everybody in Madrid drives like they’re chasing pole position foreverybody in Madrid drives like they’re chasing pole position for
the Spanish Grand Prix.”the Spanish Grand Prix.”
 No flash words & no attempt to sound artisticallyNo flash words & no attempt to sound artistically
good or grab attention with great quotes.good or grab attention with great quotes.
 Just about a boy with great ambitions who went onJust about a boy with great ambitions who went on
to achieve everything he dreamed of.to achieve everything he dreamed of.

26. StyleStyle
 He explains the highs and lows of his life, on and offHe explains the highs and lows of his life, on and off
the pitch.the pitch.
 Provides a fair assessment of all the majorProvides a fair assessment of all the major
characters in Beckham's life, especially his managercharacters in Beckham's life, especially his manager
and mentor for many years, Sir Alex Ferguson.and mentor for many years, Sir Alex Ferguson.
 Provides a refreshingly honest and eye-openingProvides a refreshingly honest and eye-opening
account of life in the dressing room and beyond.account of life in the dressing room and beyond.
 The book offers much more than just a catalogue ofThe book offers much more than just a catalogue of
golden goals and match performances.golden goals and match performances.

27. THANTHAN