The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA)
The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA)

Author: Emily Stead

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2024-02-13

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1804535419

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This newly updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world soccer. What's more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest recipients of the FIFA awards. With a comprehensive list of honours citing every international and intercontinental competition, FIFA's The Soccer Encyclopedia is a must-have for every young fan of the sport.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Soccer
The Complete Encyclopedia of Soccer

Author: Keir Radnedge

Publisher: Carlton Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847320421

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A comprehensive record of the world's most popular game, from its ancient beginnings to the billion-dollar industry it has become today. --cover leaf.

The Complete Book of Soccer
The Complete Book of Soccer

Author: Chris Hunt

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781554076888

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This resource has been updated with the results of the World Cup 2010 and allthe latest international soccer action.

Encyclopedia of the FIFA World Cup
Encyclopedia of the FIFA World Cup

Author: Tom Dunmore

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2015-01-14

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 0810887436

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Every four years, the FIFA World Cup captures the global imagination like no other sporting spectacle. With a cumulative television audience of several billion people tuning in to the 2014 World Cup, and an estimated 700 million watching the finals—including more than 25 million in the United States alone—the World Cup is the world’s most-watched sporting event. The Encyclopedia of the FIFA World Cup provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on the history of this incomparable event. An introductory narrative explains the origins and historical progression of the World Cup, while a chronology traces the development of the World Cup since it was first held in 1930. Hundreds of entries cover the players and coaches who have participated in the World Cup and made the most memorable contributions to the event’s history. Additional entries include officials, stadiums, overviews of each major country’s performances, and more. A separate section provides detailed entries for each World Cup finals tournament. Appendixes contain details on every participant in World Cup history, as well as top performers, officials, and World Cup records. Including an indispensable bibliography on the key World Cup texts, Encyclopedia of the FIFA World Cup is an essential reference for soccer fans, players, and researchers alike.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Football
The Complete Encyclopedia of Football

Author: Keir Radnedge

Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781847323057

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It's what Pele called the "Beautiful Game" and what millions of fans gather to cheer on. Soccer is showing increasing popularity worldwide, and revamped professional leagues continue to shine in the World Cup. This carefully researched book describes the history of the sport, its legendary players and clubs, notable coaches, and stadiums. There is in-depth information on major competitions at both national and club levels as well as sections on the laws, tactics, and equipment. Complementing the text are lovingly chosen photographs bringing to life the characters and moments that have shaped the world of soccer.

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia
The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia

Author: Clive Gifford

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 2014-05-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780753471678

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The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia by Clive Gifford is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Freshly revised and updated, this is a world soccer book for the 2014 World Cup and beyond. State-of-the-art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As well as offering practical advice, this informative book also provides an insider's view of the history of the game, profiles of the great clubs, and facts about women's soccer teams and players. Comprehensive and visually thrilling, this book captures all the drama and the passion of a game that unites billions of people across the globe. Includes free World Cup poster for readers to fill in as the tournament progresses

Play Like a Girl
Play Like a Girl

Author: Kate T. Parker

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1523511362

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Life lessons from the soccer field, from the bestselling author of Strong is the New Pretty. A bruised shin, a bloody nose. Racing across the field into the arms of your teammates. Leaping high to save a goal. Getting up at dawn to kick ball after ball into the net. Making friends for life. Teaching your younger sister how to dribble. Sharing cupcakes at practice on your birthday. Going to sleep in your jersey. That’s what it means to be fearless, dedicated, confident, resilient, proud, persistent. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 3 or 63––that’s what it means to play like a girl. “Kate T. Parker is my hero. She moves me. The whole world she has created moves me.”––Drew Barrymore

The Official History of the Fifa World Cup(tm)
The Official History of the Fifa World Cup(tm)

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781802790887

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The Official History of the FIFA World Cup Book is an authoritative and comprehensive review of the 20 FIFA World Cups to have taken place since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Packed with stunning photography, exclusive interviews of the biggest stars of each edition, unique official documents and statistics, it is a must read for any football fan around the world. No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the FIFA World Cup. This unique book tells the stories behind the scenes, as well as analyzing the most famous incidents. It features the biggest stars and many previously unknown ones too, all with a unique worldwide point of view.

Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica

Author: Roger Bennett

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1101875992

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The essential guide to world soccer—the history, the players, the fan culture—from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports. The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of the world’s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history, and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness. A New York Times Bestseller!

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Football
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Football

Author: Keir Radnedge

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781787391864

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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Footballis the ultimate celebration of the most popular sport on the planet. This comprehensive and fully illustrated book is written by one of the world's leading football writers and describes the history and development of the game, its legendary players, clubs and international teams, notable coaches and stadia. There is also in-depth information on the major competitions at both national and club levels. Each entry comes with graphical statistical information to show the greatest achievements of each player, club or nation. It even includes the action and results of the 2017/18 season and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.