Soccer World

There’s Evil Lurking in the Stands“An intense thriller linking football to the resurgence of right wing extremism by an author who has straddled the worlds of international football and modern Germany society.” -- Tariq Panja, New York Times journalist Racism has reared its ugly head across the globe, and the terraces are no exception. When a young refugee is murdered in broad daylight, it seems like just another blot on the society -- a group of racist thugs with a grievance that went too far. But when Annabelle Green is pulled into the chaos, she starts to unravel something far more...

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and it is fun. There is only one problem. It is not entertaining enough for the world audience, and it could be so much more. In this book, Alan Philowitz has altered the rules of soccer to make it more competitive, athletic, and entertaining for audiences worldwide. This version of soccer permits 14 men on the field per team for 50% of the match, two goalies at times, alternative scoring, and options to field up to 12 men with no designated goalie. Once played, this version of soccer will be adopted and loved by football fans worldwide because...

How do you win the world cup? Godlike genius or the focus of a disappointed nation's fury—the world's most prestigious tournament makes or breaks a national coach. Only 20 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are their secrets? From revolutionary tactics to hare-brained schemes, this book searches for the keys to the most exclusive club in international football.

Soccer for Newbies was created to help people who are new to the exciting world of soccer better understand the basic fundamentals of the sport. In this book, you will learn basic rules, regulations, team dynamics, and even some fun facts about soccer that will surely impress your friends and family. This book is great for new players, first-time coaches, weekend warriors, and people just looking to refresh their mind.

The exciting story of one of the fastest growing sports in the world, played by over 30 million girls and women. Over 25 million people tuned in for the Americans' 2015 Women's World Cup final victory - the most-watched football match in United States history. The Making of the Women's World Cup details the most incredible tales from previous Women's World Cups.

A teenage Diego Maradona shortly after Mundial 78, claimed: ‘‘The ball is always clean.’’ Diego was always a dreamer, such an opinion has to be applauded even if sadly looking back now nothing more than a young boy’s naive comment. From the dawn of the game being born there has always been far too much blood on the ball. Football stolen and used as blunt tool, a weapon to control and influence the masses. In 1982, as the Falkland/Malvinas conflict raged, Maradona flopped in his first World Cup, Espana 82. He was targeted by giants and ultimately self-exploded and got sent off. ...

As soon as she turned, Carli Lloyd knew what to do. It was the same thing she'd done so many times during her soccer career, an action she practiced over and over again. It was something she had worked on just in case the right moment presented itself in a match. And this was the right moment. On the field at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, Carli Lloyd knew what she needed to do. Shoot! American Heroes is the amazing story of the United States women's national soccer team: the good, the bad, and the ugly, the past the present, and the future. Come along for the ride; it's a tale filled with ...

You don't need to be a pro athlete in real life to make big money playing sports like basketball, football, soccer, and others. With lots of practice and quick reflexes, players of Madden NFL, NBA 2K, and other athletic games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

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.

From their humble beginnings to iconic victories on the global stage, Goal by Goal: The Rise of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) charts the transformative journey of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT). Dive deep into the highs, lows, challenges, and successes of a team that not only revolutionized women's soccer but also pioneered change off the pitch. Discover the battles for equality, the evolution of their playing style, and the emergence of new stars carrying the legacy forward. This comprehensive account offers readers an inside look at the team's indomitable ...

Three years after his own stunning World Cup win, American soccer hero MacLeod is in Panama celebrating another team win in a World Cup qualifier. MacLeod’s never been the kind of guy to speak up or take wild risks, but when he’s kidnapped from a nightclub and dragged into a forced march through the Colombian jungle, his silence could get him killed. Whether an innocent man or one guilty of a far-reaching crime, MacLeod finds himself trapped in a dark world he never knew existed. Entangled in a game of blame and blood, he has only his wits—and the lessons learned from playing world-...

Ochenta y cuatro años no son poca cosa y diecinueve mundiales tampoco. La lista de hechos curiosos, ridículos, increíbles y secretos es muy extensa y la idea al hacer este libro fue contar aquellos que se conocen poco, refrescar algunos que han sido históricos y merecen revivirse, además de hurgar en archivos poco leídos o directamente ignorados.

Alimenta la pasión de tu hijo por el fútbol con este dinámico dúo de biografías, ¡un imprescindible para niños de 9 a 12 años que sueñan con marcar goles como sus ídolos! Presentamos "Cristiano Ronaldo y Lionel Messi: Los Chicos que Soñaron con Ser Campeones", un libro único 2 en 1 que despliega las increíbles trayectorias de los dos mejores jugadores de fútbol de todos los tiempos.

Think you know everything about football? Which football match triggered a war? How did "the beautiful game" push back against the tyranny of dictatorship, and usher another into power? Kicking Off Around the World includes 55 incredible stories in which football clubs have been a mirror to—and a maker of—world history and politics.

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.

Un libro revelador y autobiográfico que le tomo al autor 25 años para lograr terminar de escribir. Aqui el autor preparador físico, asesor nutricional, y consejero de Diego Armando Maradona ademas de grandes leyendas del deporte profesional, olímpico, amateur, y celebridades del mundo entero, Ing. MSS.MSN Marco Ossa; nos muestra de forma detallada desde lo mas intimo de su alma al gran futbolista Diego Armando Maradona, considerado el jugador de futbol o soccer como le llaman en USA.- todos los detalles compartidos de su diario vivir, intimidades nunca conocidas y los diferentes ...

Best-selling and Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie offers incisive, often humorous takes on literature, culture, and world events in this New York Times Notable Book. In these stimulating pieces, Rushdie addresses a variety of subjects, including the death of the novel, India, soccer, and the Rolling Stones.

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. They know it won't be easy. They'll have to beat some really good teams, plus landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. But they're sure they can achieve their dream, if only they can get to Australia.

Neymar The Wizard is the fascinating coming of age story of Neymar Junior, the skinny kid from Mogi Das Cruz in Brazil, who has been called the next Pele'. Neymar has taken Brazil and the world by storm and continues to inspire millions around the world with his talent, his open heart, and his engaging smile. Following the international bestsellers, The Flea - The Amazing Story of Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - The Rise of a Winner by Michael Part, Neymar The Wizard is a heartwarming and emotional story about a father and son who, against all odds, made the journey from the verge of ...

¿Estás buscando un libro infantil inspirador y atractivo que celebra la vida de uno de los mejores jugadores de fútbol de todos los tiempos? ¡No busques más allá de "Lionel Messi: el niño que soñó con ser campeón"! Este libro del autor bestseller Michael Langdon cuenta la increíble historia de Lionel Messi, desde sus humildes comienzos en Argentina hasta su ascenso como superestrella del fútbol mundial.