50 things you should know about:Football
50 Things You Should Know About
No. of pages 80
Published: 2018
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From world-class star players to dream teams and memorable matches, this comprehensive guide to football is packed with facts and information about the beautiful game. From the history of the game and how football has developed over time to the top leagues, clubs and international tournaments, this book pinpoints the players, games and teams that everyone should know. Starting with historical versions of football, right up to the modern game and the players of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it covers all the best goals and the most famous matches. Facts about the top players, stadiums and managers are accompanied by up-to-date stats and action shots of the most popular players. Packed with facts, infographics and photos, this is the perfect book for any young football fans.
This book is part of a book series called 50 Things You Should Know About .
This book has been graded for interest at 7-12 years.
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by QED Publishing .
Aidan Keir Radnedge has been a football fanatic since childhood. In his adult life he has worked as a writer on a variety of football magazines, books and as a sports journalist for multiple newapers. He currently lives in London, England.
This book has the following chapters:
INTRODUCTION 4
The history of football 6
How it all began 8
Spreading the word 9
Global growth 10
Turning hi-tech 12
Caps and numbers 13
The laws of the game 14
Evolution of the laws 16
Pitch, kit
and equipment 17
FIFA 18
Discipline 19
The game's people 20
Managers 22
Goalkeepers 23
Defenders 24
Midfielders 25
Wingers 26
Forwards 27
Skills and tricks 28
Tactics 29
The global game 30
The women's game 32
Football for all 34
The fame game 36
Mascots 37
National teams 38
Major football nations 40
Playing host 42
The World Cup 44
The European
Championships 46
Copa America 47
Other international
tournaments 48
Confederations Cup 49
Club teams 50
Super clubs 52
The Champions League 54
Other champions' leagues 56
Club World Cup 57
English league 58
Spain's LaLiga 59
Other European leagues 60
Leagues around the world 62
Places and players 64
Stadiums 66
Great games 68
Wonder goals 69
The best players 70
Modern icons 72
Women to watch 74
Strange but true 76
GLOSSARY 78
INDEX 80
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