Soccer World

In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young listeners!

Do you want to learn the keys to improving your defensive game? Or looking for ways to solidify your team's defense? This audiobook is your answer. As was said by a great soccer manager, "Offense wins games; defense wins titles." This is the case with every level of the professional and amateur game in all countries across the globe. Although there is a correlation between scoring the most goals and winning leagues, it does not seem to be quite as strong as having a watertight defense.

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...

Kylian Mbappe: The Golden Boy is the remarkable story of a kid of African descent with outstanding talents who rises from humble beginnings in Bondy, an immigrant suburb of Paris, to become a World Cup champion. The Golden Boy is heart-warming, funny, and inspiring. It is a beautiful tale of family love and a belief that everything is possible. Kevin Ashby and Michael Part are the best-selling authors of Mohamed Salah – The Egyptian King. Michael Part wrote the international bestsellers The Flea – The Amazing Story of Leo Messi and Neymar the Wizard among many others. He lives in sunny ...

Ever wonder how players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Alex Morgan have been able to remain dominant for so long? Have you ever wanted to know the secret to getting a great night’s sleep every night? Do you sometimes feel like if you lost a bit of weight and gained some muscle that you would make more of a difference on the field? If any of these situations describe you, you are not alone. In this three-in-one bundled book, you get the following three books for the price of two.

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.

En La clave Mendes, a través de más de 100 entrevistas exclusivas, el agente desvela su apasionante vida, sus inicios, sus aciertos y sus éxitos. A partir del relato de los grandes protagonistas, el oyente descubrirá secretos, anécdotas y fichajes que nunca sucedieron y que podrían haber cambiado la historia del fútbol y, por supuesto, la fórmula del éxito de uno de los hombres más poderosos del fútbol actual, para el que nada es imposible.

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.

Soccer Coaching: The Offside Rule is an in-depth exploration of one of soccer's most complex and often misunderstood rules. The book begins with a historical overview, tracing the rule's evolution from its inception to its current form. It provides a clear and concise definition of the offside rule and uses real-life examples to illuminate its application on the field. It further delves into the intricacies and subtleties of the rule, dissecting key concepts such as 'being involved in active play', 'interfering with an opponent', and 'gaining an advantage'. Various gray areas and ...

In a tiny, decaying aluminum smelting town in southern Tajikistan, a short drive from a raging war zone, Afghanistan take on Palestine in the first Asian qualifier for 2014's World Cup in Brazil. Every player on both teams is risking something by playing: Their careers, their families, even their lives. Thirty-One Nil is the story of how footballers from all corners of the globe begin their journey chasing a place at the World Cup Finals.

In Soccer Monster Teaches Basic Skills, the first installment of the Soccer Monster series, they teach the new kid in town that with a few basic skills like dribbling, throw-ins, chesting, and kicking, he can join in the neighborhood soccer game with confidence and make new friends. This book will also teach parents valuable information about soccer skills that will allow them to practice with their children and support the young athlete's development in soccer.

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.

The England team that touched down in Russia for the 2018 World Cup was a new-look outfit: there were no real stars, no overblown egos and no dickheads. Still reeling from the wincing exit to Iceland in the 2016 Euros, expectations were at an all-time low. Qualification had been smooth if not spectacular, and pundits and fans alike were lukewarm about the team’s chances. Just avoiding embarrassment would have counted as some kind of success. How wrong we were.

Del Mundial de fútbol celebrado en Uruguay en 1930 a Rusia 2018, pasando por supuesto por España 1982 y el inolvidable Sudáfrica 2010, todos los secretos de la gran cita universal del deporte rey se cuentan aquí.

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 ...

For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year - once in August and again in January. These are the months when the transfer window dominates thoughts, when the prospect of a new signing or two reinvigorates the hopes and dreams of the hopelessly devoted. Nige Tassell goes behind the scenes to observe the workings of the transfer window and to examine why it continues to hold such fascination for a nation of football lovers.

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?

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

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

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.