| Description |
144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Playing the game -- Soccer legends -- The brain game -- Great teams -- Soccer fortunes -- Competitions -- Reference. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Soccer -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9780753463970 |
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0753463970 |
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