A compelling and comprehensive history charting the rise, fall, and rise again of women's soccerWomen's soccer is a game that has so often been relegated to the margins in a world fixated on gender differences above passion and talent.
A compelling and comprehensive history charting the rise, fall, and rise again of women's soccerWomen's soccer is a game that has so often been relegated to the margins in a world fixated on gender differences above passion and talent.
A brilliant, kaleidoscopic exploration of soccer-and the passion, hopes, rivalries, superstitions, and global solidarity it inspires-from Juan Villoro, "e;Mexico's top futbol expert"e; (NBC News).
With more than 100 easy-to-follow illustrations, this completely updated guide answers all the frequently and not-so-frequently asked questions about the rules of soccer, providing fans, parents, and coaches with easily understood explanations of the rules of play and imparting a quick and clear understanding of the game.
Soccer FAQ is a fast, furious, and opinionated guide to the world's most popular game, an all-encompassing history that introduces readers to the biggest clubs, the greatest games, the finest players, and the fiercest rivalries.
UPDATED WITH A NEW CHAPTER ON THE 2025-26 SEASONBeing a Leeds United fan is never dull, and few clubs have experienced quite so many ups, downs, and moments of pure chaos.
'Excellent' Simon Kuper, author of the bestselling FOOTBALL AGAINST THE ENEMY'The definitive story of how French football came of age' Christian Karembeu'Erudite and engrossing' Vincent Duluc, lead football writer, L' QUIPETHE PLAYERS, THE TEAMS, THE GOALS, THE GAMES, THE SCANDALS, THE GLOOM AND THE GLORY: THE STORY OF FRENCH FOOTBALL'S TURBULENT EVOLUTION OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS.
'Excellent' Simon Kuper, author of the bestselling FOOTBALL AGAINST THE ENEMY'The definitive story of how French football came of age' Christian Karembeu'Erudite and engrossing' Vincent Duluc, lead football writer, L' QUIPETHE PLAYERS, THE TEAMS, THE GOALS, THE GAMES, THE SCANDALS, THE GLOOM AND THE GLORY: THE STORY OF FRENCH FOOTBALL'S TURBULENT EVOLUTION OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS.
A look at soccer superstar David Beckham, the Real Madrid team he joined in 2003, and at how this combination has forever changed the face of the world's most popular sport.
'A superb biography'The Times'Meijer's portrait is definitive'iNews'Ten Hag may just be the man to bring the glory days back'Daily StarWho is Erik ten Hag?
Football School Terrific Teams is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations.
Football School Terrific Teams is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations.
*The Game-changing Sunday Times Bestseller* *Winner of Best Sports Writing at the Sports Book Awards*What readers are saying about Gary Neville's brilliant book about the future of football: 'A great read about the state of the game' 'A must for any football fan' 'Time for Premier League club owners to bring our game into 2023 and stop being so short sighted and insular' 'Brilliant book written from a great view point, and with passion' 'The closest thing to a spokesman there is for English football.
'Passionate and moving and provides further evidence of the universality of football' Jonathan Wilson, FourFourTwoThe definitive story of the Middle East's unstoppable rise to football superpower, and the road to the Qatar World CupWhen James Montague first began covering football in the Middle East two decades ago, people asked him what future there could possibly be for the beautiful game in one of the most volatile regions in the world.
Football 4 Every 1 by Paul Cookson, is a brilliant collection of funny upbeat poems about football - playing it, supporting it, living it, breathing it.
