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Aniballers Bedtime Stories

Mud_Striped Messi - Aniballers Bedtime Stories

Season 2, Ep. 4
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King AJ says princesses should never play football, so Essi has to chase her Kingdom Cup dream in secret. When her parents are coming to watch the Royal Kingsguard match Essi has a problem. Luckily her clever friend Trixxie has a clever idea that turns Lion Essi into The Mud-Striped Messi!!


šŸ¦āš½ļøšŸ† Aniballers Football Stories for Kids

Aniballers is more than just a podcast—it's a complete learning system, packed with stories, resources, and football skills for families. Created and read by a dad and daughter, we’re building the world’s biggest kids’ football club, Aniballers FC.


Our mission is to help children fall in love with being active, while developing emotional resilience, teamwork, and confidence. Through engaging adventures and practical resources, we empower parents to nurture healthy habits and life skills that last a lifetime, making every child feel included and inspired to grow.


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