The soccer book : the teams, the rules, the leagues, the tactics / writers, David Goldblatt, Johnny Acton.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Edition: Revised editionDescription: 408 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 0744080789
- 9780744080780
- Soccer book
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | New | 796.334 G618 | Available | 33111011235369 | ||||
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Adult Book
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Northport Library | NonFiction | 796.334 G618 | Available | 33111011149768 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" - from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques.
Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world.
The Soccer Book reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men's World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Discover everything there is to know on football with this fantastic guide, featuring:
- A fresh graphic style illustrates everything from beach football to block tackles.
- Stats and fact boxes profile players, managers, fans, national teams, and club.
- Special features highlight great matches, stadiums, and football culture.
- "Top 5" boxes provide an alternative look at the best and worst of the game
Bold step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.
"Revised and updated"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The world's game -- How the game is played -- Teamwork -- Individual skills -- Planet soccer -- The competitions -- The records.
"Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Soccer Book reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men's World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.."-- Provided by publisher.