English Soccer

“Lamine, this award you got is the result not only of talent but of hard work and sacrifice!” — Lionel Messi “I think he will be one of the best in this generation!” — Cristiano Ronaldo “He starts not because of a coach’s whim, but because we see him capable of making a difference.” — Xavi Hernández, Former Barcelona Coach “Lamine’s goal was insane... Watching the Euros has made me a big fan.” — Patrick Mahomes, three-time NFL Super Bowl champion “We have seen a genius play from a genius.” — Luis de la Fuente, Spain National Team Coach “A spectacular ...

Step into the vibrant world of sports podcasting with the eBook - "The Playbook". This dynamic guide brings together resourceful insights and practical strategies to help you navigate the thrilling arena of sports broadcasting, specifically centred around the English Premier League (EPL), one of the most-followed football leagues worldwide. In the initial chapters, this eBook delves into the vast potentiality of Sports Podcasting, explaining its benefits and reach. It guides readers on how to carve out their unique niche within sports, highlighting the importance of becoming a subject ...

An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising and attritional, based on strength over speed, aggression over finesse. It was the era of the midfield general, reducers, big men up front and getting it in the mixer; 4-4-2 was the order of the day.

Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixth-grade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesn’t think girls should play with boys, so she’s riding the bench with Jeff - even though she’s one of the best players.

I was that girl your parents warned you about. I was the one with wild desires. Good thing I ran into a famous professional soccer team who all too willing to help me fulfill my darkest desires. I belong to them now and there's nowhere else I'd rather be. Erotic group scenes ahead!

The first humans who sought to inhabit Planet Equinox were prepared to face challenges. Vicious animals and deadly pathogens weren’t the least of their worries, however. On Planet Equinox, four light years from Earth, colonists must deal with the planet’s extreme opposites. Light and warmth on one side; cold and darkness on the other. A new life four light-years from Earth also meant the opportunity to re-write their own existence. Unfortunately, the absence of laws created an environment in which the dictator of a small nation felt entitled to abuse and manipulate citizens as if they ...

The national soccer teams of England and Germany have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both countries' fans involved in keeping this rivalry going?

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. If you're reading this, then you must be a fan of Cristiano, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Cristiano is considered to be one of the greatest football players ever, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career.

Realtor, Addison Kennedy’s life is going great when she lands the contract to sell the luxury homes built by Dane Abbott, but even better is the immediate connection she shares with Dane. When the secretary at her office is injured in a hit-n-run, a temp is sent in and Addison comes face to face with her own doppelgänger. To add to the mix, a woman who is infatuated with Dane shows up. Suddenly, odd occurrences taint Addison’s life and threaten those around her. As her love grows for Dane, so does the danger. Can Addison and Dane make sense of it all in time to save their lives and ...

Narcoball uncovers the incredible story of Colombian football during the early 1990s - shaped by drug lords, rivalries, and ambition. It uncovers a football empire backed by cartels - where victory was a currency of its own, and defeat, a matter of life and death. This is a different story of Pablo Escobar and his rivals.

If you want something done, ask a busy person. Kate Conner could kill whoever first said that. As if the full-time mom, part-time demon hunter didn’t have enough to do, she’s now been given a third job—as headmistress at a special academy for up-and-coming slayers. Kate’s first charge? Her own teenage daughter Allie, who thanks to her unique heritage, has more power than either she or Kate understands. And definitely more than either knows how to use.

The crowd roars. Soccer's ultimate prize is on the line. Listeners will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games, and long history of the World Cup.

True Genius is the definitive family-backed account of his remarkable career published to coincide with what would have been his 75th birthday. The games, the goals, the glory. This is the untold story. Written by celebrated Manchester United author Wayne Barton, this biography goes into unparalleled depth to tell the complete story for the first time of how the lad from Cregagh, Northern Ireland, became the game's first superstar. Barton has trawled the archives and spoken to a host of former team-mates, managers, friends and close family to tell his story.

From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott's remarkable journey has always been her resilience. But thanks to a 'push-through mentality' the world has only ever seen the 'strong' side of Alex Scott. Now Alex is ready to lower the shield. In How (Not) to Be Strong, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies.

In this fascinating and exhaustively researched book, the first of its kind in the English language, Tom Williams brings to life French football’s chequered coming of age over the last 40 years. Featuring exclusive interviews with great figures of the French game such as Alain Giresse, Jean-Pierre Papin, Emmanuel Petit and Blaise Matuidi, and with a cast of characters that also includes Michel Platini, Thierry Henry, Karim Benzema, Chris Waddle and Lionel Messi, it's a book no football fan will want to miss.

This is the story of the greatest achievement in the history of international football. After decades of failure, Spain won the European Championship in 2008 and then the World Cup in 2010. At Euro 2012 they became the first team to win three consecutive tournament titles. Graham Hunter was inside the dressing room as the players celebrated after the finals of the World Cup and Euro 2012.

Discover the stories of some of football's most iconic moments! From the funny to the poignant, this book has been specifically curated with great football stories for children who are just embarking on their journey through this beautiful sport.

The Athletic is back, returning with 100 compelling profiles of soccer’s most celebrated characters, from Dixie Dean, whose 1928 record for the most goals scored in an English top-flight season remains unbroken, to Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, whose stellar performances in the 2022 World Cup final drew almost 1.5 billion television viewers.

When five-year-old Michael Chaplin landed in a strange city of ships in the late 1950s, he looked in vain for something that would anchor him to it, make him feel at home. Then, one Saturday afternoon, it came: the roar of a crowd, and a football team to support. Young Michael became an avid Newcastle United fan, and has remained one - if sometimes disenchanted - for over 60 years. In this football memoir with a difference, the celebrated playwright and screenwriter tells the story of his six-decade love affair with the club, each chapter recreating an iconic Newcastle match

Improve your soccer ability with our comprehensive, step-by-step guide containing expert nutrition advice! Get the right fuel, play the right soccer Like a car, your body will only run properly on the right fuel. We will show you which ‘fuels’ should be fed to a soccer engine like yourself. After reading our expert guide, you are guaranteed to purr like a Porsche on the pitch! Know when and how to eat to enable peak performance We understand that a good soccer diet is not just determined by what you eat, but also when and how you eat. With our insider insight, we can show you how the ...