The Soccer Encyclopedia - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover the story, skill and spectacle of the world's favorite sport in The Soccer Encyclopedia, an official FIFA licensed publication for young fans. Travel from soccer's ancient origins to the modern global game, then learn how players, positions, formations, referees and technology shape every match. Explore the FIFA World Cup(TM), FIFA Women's World Cup(TM), Olympic tournaments, continental championships and famous club competitions. Meet legendary players, discover the leading soccer nations and relive record-breaking goals, victories and unforgettable moments. Packed with dynamic action photography, clear diagrams, timelines, maps, fact boxes, statistics and lists of honors, this browsable guide makes a complex sport easy to understand. Whether readers are new to soccer or already devoted fans, it offers hours of discovery on and off the field.
The coverage genuinely is broad, moving from the origins and development of soccer through formations, officials and technology to international tournaments, leading nations, club competitions, awards and records.

About the Author

Emily Stead is an accomplished and expert football author who has written hundreds of children's titles, from best-selling character annuals through to story and activity books, including several colouring and activity books for top UK football clubs.