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Get ready to kick back, relax, and indulge in a laughter-filled journey through the world of soccer's funniest moments. In Kicks and Giggles: Interesting Stories from Soccer History, prepare to be entertained as we explore the lighter side of the beautiful game. From bizarre world records that defy logic to comical mishaps on the pitch, this book is a delightful collection of side-splitting stories and amusing anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. Discover the mischievous pranks played by players, uncover the peculiar traditions and superstitions of the sport, and relish in the ...

The Soccer Field Is Empty is the story of teen love, steamy romance, friendship, loyalty, understanding, and ancient prejudice. Here is a tale that breaks the stereotypes of the ignorant and peers into the soul of two boys who want what we all want; to love and be loved. The story of Mark and Taylor, two 16-year-old high school athletes, is a tale of love and happiness torn asunder by a world that understands too late.

Did you know a soccer field is called a pitch? Or that only soccer goalkeepers can use their hands? Find out all about soccer positions, moves, equipment, teams, and more in this fact-filled book.

In his brilliant new memoir, Pat Nevin takes us on a journey to the less glamorous side of football. From Tranmere to Kilmarnock, he plays some of the best football he's ever played. Then, in an unprecedented twist of fate, finds himself both player and Chief Executive of Scottish First Division club Motherwell.

Paul is having the time of his life with the girl of his dreams… until his secret feminine desires come to light. Natasha and Paul are a power couple on their college campus. He’s a successful, popular soccer player. She’s a beauty everyone envies. Paul wants to tell Natasha about his crossdressing before he pops the big question, but his timeline gets pushed ahead when a jealous ex-girlfriend comes out of the woodwork threatening to tell Natasha herself. Tabitha was the one who broke up with Paul when he told her about his secret stash of heels and dresses, but now she’s returned ...

Roddy Collins is a football man—now in the sixth decade of a career as a player (at 16 clubs), manager (12 clubs) and commentator. And he is a funny man: an unequalled raconteur with a sharp eye for the absurdities of the professional game and spectacular recall. He has made friends wherever he has gone, along with some high-quality enemies. When John Delaney said he could get Roddy a job if he'd just stop criticising him, Roddy replied that he'd 'rather dig holes in the road'.

Meet Julian Dicks. Wonderful name, wonderful player, and (alongside Paulo Di Canio), undoubtedly the greatest 'cult figure' to play for West Ham United for a generation. Hammer Time is Dicks' hugely entertaining romp through his career with West Ham, shot through with all the great anecdotes of life as a pro back then, and peppered with all the marvellous characters who crossed his path in those halcyon days.

LEARN:: How to Skyrocket Your Performance on the Soccer Field Do you struggle with basic soccer moves others seem to pick up instantly? Do you wish there was a way of learning all those great skills you see other players do? If you want to become amazing in the shortest amount of time possible, you are in good company. Yet there’s always a catch, isn’t there? A little time passes and a whole lot of doubts creep in. You start feeling overwhelmed and it’s easy to get discouraged when you see other people zooming along just fine, learning with ease all of the skills that you’re ...

Tras recorrer más de 100 países cubriendo los eventos deportivos más importantes del planeta, Alberto Lati sin duda demostrará porqué el futbol es un fenómeno cultural más complejo de lo que imaginamos, al tiempo que contagiará a los oyentes el gozo de viajar.

DISCOVER: 44 Super Powerful Secrets Today That Will Transform Your Game from Average to Superior! Do you ever wish there was a way to get into the minds of all the successful soccer players? How would you like to receive insider tips from them—straight to you? Today is your lucky day. This book does exactly that. It gives you professional tips on how to transform your game from average to superior. Believing in Yourself is Crucial for Succeeding in Soccer. Let Me Explain Why The best way to explain this topic is to use one of the most challenging soccer abilities, which is running. You ...

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.

How defenses think and react during a game is not easily understood...or is it? Through countless hours of practice, training, and experience, soccer's elite have shown patterns of skills that lead to predictable outcomes - more goals, more assists, and more wins! The current soccer books on the market teach about general knowledge of infrequent game situations without the steps to score. This audiobook is for players who need the tips, tricks, tweaks, and techniques to reach 10 times the goals they score in a season.

How defenses think and react during a game is not easily understood…or is it? Through countless hours of practice, training, and experience, soccer's elite have shown consistent patterns of in-game skills that when applied, will lead to predictable outcomes - more goals, more assists, and more wins! The current soccer books on the market teach about general knowledge without the clear steps to use skills to quickly get past players on the other team.

From the post room to the board room, everyone thinks they can be the manager. But how do you manage outrageous talent? What do you do to inspire loyalty from your players? How do you turn around a team in crisis? What’s the best way to build long-term success? How can you lead calmly under pressure? The issues are the same whether you’re managing a Premier League soccer team or an FTSE 100 company.

Approximately 75 percent of children who play organized sports quit by age 13. While there is no definitive answer about why, many researchers suggest that it is because of pressure from parents. One referee always likes to say that he equates kid’s soccer to a musical recital. Parents don’t yell instructions to their seven-year old when they are singing or playing the piano. They are not jumping up from their seats when the proper chord is struck, yelling, “Great job, Jimmy!” or “Big kick on the next chord!” Yet, they feel it is OK to do so on the soccer field. Why? A humorous ...

REVEALED: The inside secrets of the professional soccer world. Learn how the pros rehabilitate with top-tips and advice. Get information on everything from sprains to sunburn, and unearth little-known methods for curing and preventing injury. BECOME A VERITABLE ENCYCLOPEDIA: Read-up on the most common soccer injuries. Learn what they are, how they are most likely to occur, and how to deal with them if they should. With a dedicated section for each injury, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to stay fit and injury-free at your finger-tips. PREVENT INJURIES BEFORE THEY OCCUR: Our guide ...

¿Cómo surgieron los mayores genios del balón? Sus orígenes e inicios. Todos los obstáculos a los que se sobrepusieron. Su vida antes de la gloria.

Have you ever wanted to know the secret to getting a great night’s sleep every night? Ever wonder what top soccer players do to get a restful night’s sleep before a big match? Want to learn the number one thing that is holding you back from waking well-rested and full of energy each day? Improving your sleeping takes time to find the key things that work best for you. However, this audiobook will reduce your time to discover those things that will ensure you become the most energetic player. This audiobook’s main aim is to provide help with important areas of sleeping.

OVER 8 MILLION SOLD Nobody has ever forgotten what happened in our little town in the summer of 1988. 8 TEAMS 88 PLAYERS 88 STICKERS Collect all 88 and win a trip to the Euro 88 Final Stickers 88p each or 10 for 8 pounds 1 free sticker with every 8 pints drank Sticker books are free BOGOF on Sundays. Terms and Conditions apply Nobody talks about World cups or European championships or any football tournament after it’s ended unless of course you win or it was stolen from you. England still talk about 1966, the Danes talk about 1992 and the greeks talk about 2004. England still talk about ...

Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top secret moves! But when her friend Sujata joins the team, Aven has a hard time learning to help the new player shine. When the time comes to choose a new team captain, will Aven learn to share the spotlight and understand what it means to be a team player?