The World Encyclopedia of Football 2004: A Complete Guide to the Beautiful Game

by TomMacDonald (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $6.49

  This comprehensive guide to the world's most popular sport begins with football's 19th-centrury roots and traces its history right up to the present day, including up-to-the-minute information of the results at the end of the 2003-2004 seasons. In a line-up of the game's most inspiring players, individual careers are profiled to show how stars such as Stanley Matthews, Pele and Ronaldo made their mark on the game. The top 36 FIFA teams are covered, including the traditionally strong footballing nations such as Brazil, Italy and Germany, as well as emerging countries such as Japan and Nigeria. Fully illustrated, this reference guide to football, encapsulates the heady mix of nostalgia and passion for this beautiful game felt by fans around the world.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $6.11

  This comprehensive guide offers an up-to-the-minute profile of the global game. Starting with how it all began, it traces the growth of football from its 19th century roots. To relive some of the most magical moments, there are flashbacks to the dream teams of Arsenal in the 1930s, Real Madrid in the 1950s and Brazil in the 1970s and the major championships of Europe, South America and Asia. A look at the worldwide development of the women's game, and at the big business transfer market, gives an insight into the future of football in the 21st century. In a line up of the game's most inspiring players, 150 careers are profiled to show how stars such as Alfredo Di Stefano, Stanley Matthews and Pele made their mark on the game. There is also a look at the world's international and club sides. The top 36 FIFA teams are covered including both traditionally strong footballing nations such as Brazil, Italy or Germany, as well as emerging countries such as Australia, Japan and Nigeria.