The World Encyclopedia of Soccer: A Complete Guide to the Beautiful Game (The World Encyclopedia of Football: A Complete Guide to the Beautiful Game)

by TomMacDonald (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2002

  $3.28

  Beginning with the 19th-century roots of football, this guide traces the growth of the sport right up to new rule changes and statistics from both national and international leagues. To relive some of the most magical moments, there are flashbacks to the dream teams of the 1930s, '50s and '70s and the major championships of Europe, South America and Asia. The book includes both information on the 2002 World Cup finals in Japan and Korea as well as the results at the end of the 2001-2002 season. Fully illustrated, this is a useful reference guide, encapsulating the heady mix of nostalgia and passion for this beautiful game felt by fans around the world.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2009

  $3.28

  This is a complete guide to the beautiful game. This is the essential illustrated guide to football, charting more than 100 years of the game worldwide: the teams, the triumphs, the tragedies of the world's number-one sport. It includes fascinating profiles of the world's greatest players and personalities, with detailed biographies of star players past and present - from Alex James and George Best to Wayne Rooney. It also includes in-depth features on the top international clubs and national teams, including the dream teams in the history of the sport, and the championships of Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. It is illustrated with over 500 colour photographs and original archive material, this is essential reading for all football fans. This popular encyclopedia has been updated for 2009 to provide an up-to-the-minute profile of the beautiful game. The book charts the history of the global game and relives some of the magic with flashbacks to dream teams such as Arsenal in the 1930s and Brazil in the 70s.There are features on the World Cup finals and the major championships of Europe, South America, Africa and Asia and also profiles of stars such as Pele, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Luis Figo. Finally, the book looks at the world's leading club and international sides, and at the players and personalities that gave them their greatest eras. Full results of the 2008-9 season and the 2008 European Championship finals are included. Illustrated on every page with colour photographs and archive material, this is the ultimate reference guide for football fans everywhere.