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The heart in the ball

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Reads 15,539
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Parts 70
Time 9h 1m

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Lucia Grimaldi is 24 years old, fiercely determined, and carrying a dream that stayed locked away for far too long. Raised in the narrow streets of Naples with a ball at her feet and countless obstacles in her path, she had to fight against the toughest form of prejudice: her own father's belief that football wasn't "for girls." But Lucia never gave up. And when she finally signs with Barcelona-one of the most prestigious clubs in the world-she knows this isn't the finish line, but only the beginning.

Thrown into a world of sky-high expectations, intense competition, and a global spotlight, Lucia must prove she belongs-not just to the team, but to herself. Between new rivalries, unexpected friendships, and a spark that threatens to shake her convictions, the young Neapolitan must choose: run away, or stay and fight. For her place. For her heart. For her dream.All Rights Reserved

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