The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia /
Clive Gifford.
- New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, 2010.
- 144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
- revised edition .
"The facts, the goals, the superstars"--Cover.
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Introduction -- Playing the game -- Soccer legends -- The brain game -- Great teams -- Soccer fortunes -- Competitions -- Reference.
Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a professional player. Stunning digital artwork recreates some of the most famous moves and greatest goals in soccer history, and the latest statistics are provided for soccer enthusiasts.