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The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia / Clive Gifford.

by Gifford, Clive.

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Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2010.

796.33403 G458k 2010

Soccer -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.

Soccer -- Juvenile literature.

Soccer -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Soccer players -- Juvenile literature.

9780753463970 (hc)

Alternate title:

Soccer encyclopedia

144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Introduction -- Playing the game -- Soccer legends -- The brain game -- Great teams -- Soccer fortunes -- Competitions -- Reference.

Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a professional player. Stunning digital artwork recreates some of the most famous moves and greatest goals in soccer history, and the latest statistics are provided for soccer enthusiasts.

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