Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández releases his first-ever book

Cristo Fernández, favorite to play Dani Rojas Ted Lassois launching a bilingual children’s book called Fútbol Is Life! / Football is life!

The book title was the first of his signature TV series. The book illustration was done by James Rey Sanchez.

The book, which is set to be released this summer by Scholastic Inc., was inspired by Fernández’s time playing soccer in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The story follows Cristobalito and the soccer player, best friends, until an injury causes him to stop playing.

Cristobalito then finds new interests when he makes tamales with his grandmother and tries ballet with his sister. The message is to be open to change, discover yourself, and meet your strengths.

Fernández said he hopes the book will inspire children and adults to celebrate their culture, happiness, and individuality.

“Especially in times when the world feels overwhelming, I hope it reminds families that openness, trying new things, working hard, and dreaming big can always move us forward,” he said. People.

Before acting, Fernández had a career in soccer, and later earned degrees in communications and acting, which led to success in Hollywood.

Illustrated by James Rey Sanchez, Soccer Is Life! / Football is life! It will be published on July 7, 2026.