Soccer History

El mejor mundial de la historia ocurrió en México. El mejor gol, la mejor afición, el hombre que se deshizo de medio equipo... Dios mismo extendió la mano en el Azteca para anotar y crear historia. La Copa del Mundo de 1986 nos regaló color, pasión y jugadores que hasta los más agnósticos reconocen como eternos: Platini, Hugo Sánchez, Maradona. Leyendas unidas bajo el cielo mexicano. Es hora de volver a ser testigos de una de las gestas más grandes del futbol.

In The Title, Scott Murray delivers a lively, cherry-picked history of the country's football narrative through the prism of the old First Division. Rich with humour yet underpinned with solid research, this is a glorious ramble across English football's varied terrain. With as much about Preston, Burnley, Wolves, Portsmouth and West Brom as the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, we learn the less well-known stories the sport has to tell, such as the plight of Glossop - the smallest club to ever play top-flight football.

When James Montague first began covering football in the Middle East two decades ago, people asked him what future there could possibly be for the beautiful game in one of the most volatile regions in the world. In the years that followed, it would become one of the biggest stories in global sport, from the from revolutionary ultras of the Arab Spring and the takeover of some of the world's biggest clubs by the Emirati super rich, to Qatar's controversial journey towards hosting the 2022 World Cup finals.

From tennis legend Billie Jean King to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, athletes have fought for equity and fairness for women in professional sports. Discover the pro athletes who have used their platform to speak out and affect change for all women.

The World Cup is the largest sports event outside the summer Olympics: the progress of the 32 countries which qualify for the finals is watched by billions all over the globe. Since the very first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, there have been 18 finals, held every four years (with a 12-year break over the World War II period). The World Cup in South Africa will be the 19th. Brian Glanville, the distinguished journalist and World Cup historian, has written a fascinating history of the event.

Once upon a time football was run by modest local businessmen. Today it is the plaything of billionaire oligarchs, staggeringly wealthy from oil and gas, from royalty, or from murkier sources. But who are these new masters of the universe? Where did all their money come from? And what do they want with our beautiful game? In The Billionaires Club James Montague delves deeper than anyone else has dared, to tell this story for the first time.

Want to learn the number one thing holding you back from scoring more goals? Have you ever wanted to know the secrets to easily make a team in tryouts? Ever wonder why you get nervous before a tryout? Want to become the fastest player on your team? This audiobook lays out step-by-step what you should work on and the most important keys to being able to perform. This audiobook provides the structure to ensure that you are not just getting a little information in one spot and some knowledge in another without being able to understand the entire picture of how it all works together.

Soccer Coaching: The History of Futsal takes readers on an illuminating journey through the origins, development, and global impact of this exhilarating indoor sport. From its grassroots inception on the streets of South America to becoming an international sensation, the book delves into futsal's evolution as a beloved and influential sport. Exploring the unique rules, playing style, and tactical brilliance that distinguish it from traditional football, readers gain a profound understanding of futsal's technical prowess and strategic nuances. The book celebrates the legends and superstars ...

Are you searching for the perfect book to ignite your child’s love for soccer, even if they’ve never kicked a ball before? Look no further than A Kid’s Guide to Soccer Legends! This engaging, fun-filled guide is packed with captivating stories, powerful lessons in perseverance, and motivational heroes both on and off the pitch.

Looking for the perfect gift for a young soccer star? Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or just because, Soccer Success Playbook is the ideal present for any child aged 8-12 who dreams of improving their skills and becoming a soccer champion! This playbook is packed with 70 essential skills, drills, and winning strategies designed specifically for kids. It’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything from mastering ball control and perfecting passing techniques to advanced tactics and team dynamics.

In 1999, Manchester United completed a unique Treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League - but more remarkable than that was how they did it and the stories behind the historic achievement. Matt Dickinson covered the whole story at the time and now in 99 compelling chapters brings it all vividly to life. 1999:The Treble and All That reveals the real stories behind the legend that was sealed with a last-minute scrambled goal from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to win the Champions League.

Sport is the greatest pastime in the world. Soccer is the greatest, and most popular, sport. Every fan knows that the epitome of soccer excitement builds through a four-year cycle, a process of preparation and qualification, culminating in the World Cup. What memories this tournament gives us. The brilliance of Pele, the craft of Cruyff. Zidane headbutting his Italian opponent in the final itself. The thrill of the minnow defeating a giant of the soccer playing world. We all have our favorite moments. Our celebration of the World Cup shares ten of them. The day Oleg Salenko scored five; ...

From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams’ recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport’s greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club’s defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames.

What is a bravey? For Alexi Pappas, it means to chase the goals that seem scary. She has not shied away from the challenge. In this honest and hopeful memoir written especially for young listeners, Alexi Pappas details key moments that had profound effects on her life, including the loss of her mother when she was just four years old, to her formative years at school where she felt different from her peers, and into her young adult life, including the incredible year she experienced in 2016 when she made her Olympic debut as a distance runner.

On 13 July 2014, World Cup Final, the last ten minutes of extra time: Germany forward Mario Götze, receiving a floated pass from his international teammate André Schürrle, jumps slightly to meet the ball and cushion it with his chest. Landing on his left foot, he takes a step with his right, swivels, and in one fluid motion, without the ball touching the ground, volleys it past the onrushing Argentine goalkeeper....

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 ...

Alfredo Di Stéfano, Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Román Riquelme, Lionel Messi...Argentina has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time. But the rich, volatile history of Argentinian football is made up of both the sublime and the ruthlessly pragmatic. Jonathan Wilson, having lived there on and off during the last decade, is ideally placed to chart the sport's development in a country that, perhaps more than any other, lives and breathes football, its theories and its myths.

Each November, about a hundred people with paper poppies pinned to their coats gather around a memorial in Edinburgh. They're there to commemorate the more than a dozen members of the local football team, Heart of Midlothian - almost every member of its starting lineup and many of its backup players - who went to war. A Bigger Field Awaits Us tells the little-known but poignant story of a group of Scottish athletes and their fans who went to war together - and the stories of the few who made it home.

February 6, 1958, British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on take-off at Munich Airport. On board were the young Manchester United team, 'the Busby Babes', and the journalists who followed them. Twenty-one of the passengers died instantly, four were left fighting for their lives while six more were critically injured.

Soccer Coaching: The Impact of VAR in Professional Soccer is an insightful exploration of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system's journey in the realm of professional soccer. It starts with the initial conceptualization of VAR, its global adoption, and the mechanics of its operation. The book delves into how VAR has been integrated by soccer's governing bodies, including FIFA and UEFA, supported by case studies from notable tournaments. Readers will find a candid discussion on the controversial moments in VAR history and their influence on the sport and public opinion. Furthermore, the ...