John Farnworth, a 33-year-old freestyle footballer, has traversed 60 miles across the scorching Sahara desert while battled against stifling 40 degree heat and a treacherous sandstorm./ VCG Photo

Joined by three friends, John enlisted the help of four locals to assist with navigation. Besides, he plastered on factor 50 sun cream, wore a headscarf to keep the sun from his skin and donned specially-designed trainers to prevent sand from getting inside. /VCG Photo

John juggled a ball 250,000 times over the course of six days last week and the only time he let the ball drop in six days was to sleep, go to the toilet and eat. / VCG Photo

The thrill-seeking sportsman, who has kicked a ball up Everest, hoped this course could break his ninth world record. / VCG Photo