{"product_id":"the-kingfisher-soccer-encyclopedia-facts-stats-players-teams-skills-and-tactics-competitions-hardcover","title":"The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia: Facts - STATS - Players - Teams - Skills and Tactics - Competitions - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClive Gifford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully updated ahead of EURO 2024 and with a fill-in results wallchart to accompany the tournament, \u003ci\u003eThe Soccer Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e brings you all the latest information, stats, and facts from the world of soccer. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRead about superstar players, from Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Follow your favorite teams in the NWSL, the MLS, and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions, from the Copa América to the FIFA Women's and Men's World Cups. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book now features expanded material on women's soccer, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful players--old and new--from Sam Kerr to Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé to Megan Rapinoe, and Harry Kane to Neymar. Over 50 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S. women's and men's teams, Brazil, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Soccer fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and leagues around the world, including the English Premier League, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the Copa Libertadores. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll the drama of the \"beautiful game\" is fully analyzed with dynamic full-spread photos and artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, and there is in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; coaches and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClive Gifford\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over eighty non-fiction books. For Kingfisher, Clive's titles include \u003ci\u003eFootball --The ultimate guide to the beautiful game\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFootball Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOlympics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10 Explorers Who Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow the World Works\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThink Again!\u003c\/i\u003e He has received commendations from the Smithsonian Museum in the US and received a Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year award. A life-long supporter of the London team Queens Park Rangers, he has also been a football coach and contributed to various football fanzines\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eClive lives in Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.9 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63202176500061,"sku":"9780753480441","price":31.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/a8e_BcJv_9780753480441.webp?v=1769370920","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-kingfisher-soccer-encyclopedia-facts-stats-players-teams-skills-and-tactics-competitions-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}