Football variants and related games

Founded in 1904 by representatives of the sporting organisations of six European nations then expanding into the Americas, Asia and Africa FIFA has developed to become one of the most high profile and lucrative businesses in the global consumer and cultural industry.

Global popular culture and big business have revolutionised the East in a generation.

Global popular culture and big business have revolutionised the East in a generation.

Shifting European identities, cultural loyalties and divisions are often expressed more directly through attitudes to 'the people's game' game than in any other arena.

Shifting European identities, cultural loyalties and divisions are often expressed more directly through attitudes to 'the people's game' game than in any other arena.

Originally published in 1948, having written the first three books of this series alone, Hankinson is here joined by a colleague, A.

Despite myriad popular and journalistic expositions, up to this point there have been virtually no academic discussions of the Manchester United phenomenon.

Despite myriad popular and journalistic expositions, up to this point there have been virtually no academic discussions of the Manchester United phenomenon.

Science and Football V presents the edited papers from the Fifth World Congress on Science and Football that took place in Portugal in April 2003.

Science and Football V presents the edited papers from the Fifth World Congress on Science and Football that took place in Portugal in April 2003.

Appealing to a wide audience, this ground-breaking handbook takes an in-depth look at soccer match analysis, highlighting the latest in match analysis research and the innovative technologies now being used by professional soccer clubs around the world.

Appealing to a wide audience, this ground-breaking handbook takes an in-depth look at soccer match analysis, highlighting the latest in match analysis research and the innovative technologies now being used by professional soccer clubs around the world.

This topical book provides unprecedented analysis of football's place in post-war and post-reunification Germany.

This topical book provides unprecedented analysis of football's place in post-war and post-reunification Germany.

The story of the creation of Britain's national game has often been told.

The story of the creation of Britain's national game has often been told.

What can the history of a nation's football reveal about that nation's wider political and socio-cultural identity?

What can the history of a nation's football reveal about that nation's wider political and socio-cultural identity?

Physical training is a key part of preparing to play soccer (football) at any level, but organising a genuinely effective training programme requires both an understanding the physiological principles involved and a practical knowledge of the demands of the game.

Physical training is a key part of preparing to play soccer (football) at any level, but organising a genuinely effective training programme requires both an understanding the physiological principles involved and a practical knowledge of the demands of the game.

Called 'the greatest game of all' by its supporters but often overlooked by the cultural mainstream, no sport is more identified with England's northern working class than rugby league.

Called 'the greatest game of all' by its supporters but often overlooked by the cultural mainstream, no sport is more identified with England's northern working class than rugby league.

Since it's first publication, Rugby's Great Split has established itself as a classic in the field of sport history.

Since it's first publication, Rugby's Great Split has established itself as a classic in the field of sport history.

Sport and those who run it have an important duty to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young participants.

Sport and those who run it have an important duty to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young participants.

This clear and accessible book is the first in-depth history of the role of the football manager in British football, tracing a path from Victorian-era amateurism to the highly paid motivational specialists and media personalities of the twenty-first century.

This clear and accessible book is the first in-depth history of the role of the football manager in British football, tracing a path from Victorian-era amateurism to the highly paid motivational specialists and media personalities of the twenty-first century.

In spite of a great passion in the game and significant involvement at amateur level, British Asians are under-represented in professional football.

In spite of a great passion in the game and significant involvement at amateur level, British Asians are under-represented in professional football.

Nutrition and Football is a FIFA endorsed book which provides the first formal scientific consensus on players' energy use fluid, and optimal nutritional requirements.

Nutrition and Football is a FIFA endorsed book which provides the first formal scientific consensus on players' energy use fluid, and optimal nutritional requirements.

Science and Football VI showcases the very latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as football.

Science and Football VI showcases the very latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as football.

What are the most effective tools, techniques and technologies available to coaches and sport scientists in the assessment of player and team performance?

What are the most effective tools, techniques and technologies available to coaches and sport scientists in the assessment of player and team performance?

Since the nineteenth century the USA has served as an international model for business, lifestyle and sporting success.

Since the nineteenth century the USA has served as an international model for business, lifestyle and sporting success.

This book provides a highly readable introduction to the phenomenon of football hooliganism, ideal for students taking courses around this subject as well as those having a professional interest in the subject, such as the police and those responsible for stadium safety and management.

This book provides a highly readable introduction to the phenomenon of football hooliganism, ideal for students taking courses around this subject as well as those having a professional interest in the subject, such as the police and those responsible for stadium safety and management.

From the myth of William Webb Ellis to the glory of the 2003 World Cup win, this book explores the social history of rugby union in England.

From the myth of William Webb Ellis to the glory of the 2003 World Cup win, this book explores the social history of rugby union in England.

If you're new to the sport or you feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this guide is for you.

Packed with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad.

Packed with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad.

If you're new to the sport or you feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this guide is for you.

Vom Reservespieler zum Fußball-Weltstar: Das Ausnahmetalent Leroy SanéKaum ein anderer deutscher Fußballspieler hat bereits in jungen Jahren einen ähnlichen Hype ausgelöst wie Leroy Sané.

This is the first book to take an in-depth look at women's football in Africa.

Get in the game and start building your dream team Millions of people worldwide play fantasy football, and you can join the fun with Fantasy Football For Dummies.

Get in the game and start building your dream team Millions of people worldwide play fantasy football, and you can join the fun with Fantasy Football For Dummies.