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The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia / Clive Gifford.

by Gifford, Clive.

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Kingfisher, c2018.

796.33403 G458k 2018

Soccer -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.

Soccer -- Juvenile literature.

Soccer -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Soccer players -- Juvenile literature.

Alternate title:

Soccer encyclopedia

Fully revised and updated edition.

World Cup Edition.

144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm.

Includes glossary and index.

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

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world soccer. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful soccer players--old and new--from Beckham to Messi, Pele to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S's men's and women's teams, Brazil, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Spain. State of the art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As well as offering practical advice, this informative book also provides an insider's view of the history of the game, profiles of the great clubs, and facts about women's soccer teams and players. Comprehensive and visually thrilling, this book captures all the drama and the passion of a game that unites billions of people across the globe.

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