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!

Today was his first climb to the top. He knew if he was there, watching, then she would never leave him. Her name was Bernadette, and he climbed the shed every day. This is a not a football book, as such. Rather, it is a memoir by someone who happened to have superior ability at the sport during his formative years, which led him on a remarkable journey. Paul Ferris became a professional footballer and at the age of 16 was the youngest ever to play in Newcastle United's first team.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Ollie loves soccer. All he wants to do is to play for a team … a real team. He loves nothing more than to kick his soccer ball at his local field. He dreams of playing for the Sandown Rovers one day, but he doesn't think he is good enough. In any case, none of the local boys ever want to play with him. All that is about to change when the Rovers play against the Rams, who are at the top of the league and would be hard to beat. At stake is a place in the semi-finals.

Caleb, a talented goalkeeper, thought the field was wide open and it was his chance to score a spectacular goal. He quickly discovered that, without the team, it wouldn’t work. His punishment: cleaning the theater. Isabelle had just arrived at a new school halfway through the academic year. Friendless and coming from a poor educational background, she struggled to adapt to this new world. Her voice, however, soared far and reached Caleb’s ears, making him fall head over heels for her. When fate brings these two seemingly opposite worlds together, an unexpected love story begins to ...

In early March 2020 Liverpool was two wins away from an extraordinary achievement, on course for its first league title win in 30 years - since the heady days of Kenny Dalglish - and likely to seal it in the Liverpool derby against its great rival Everton. And all this an incredible two months before the season was due to end. Then, as we all know, the season was postponed. The architect of the club's great resurgence - including its 2019 UEFA Champions League win - has been Jurgen Klopp....

Zac is about to embark on his five-year residency to become an orthopedic surgeon. Before it starts, he decides to borrows an old RV from a friend and head west with no definite direction. Fate puts him in Sapphire Falls during festival week. Forced to quit playing soccer due to injury, Tacy is left to figure out “what now?” She decides a relaxing trip to Sapphire Falls might be just the ticket. However, the easy pace she was looking for evaporates once she lays eyes on Zac. One minute Tacy and Zac are playfully arguing over who gets the last caramel apple, the next they’re doing the ...