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50 things you should know about:Football Aidan Keir Radnedge

50 things you should know about:Football By Aidan Keir Radnedge

50 things you should know about:Football by Aidan Keir Radnedge


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The 50 Things series takes big topics and breaks them into bite-size chunks perfect for young readers to digest. It's therefore the perfect vehicle to present all the essential football information, from stats and trivia to the history of the sport and the skills needed to play the game.

50 things you should know about:Football Summary

50 things you should know about:Football by Aidan Keir Radnedge

From world-class star players to dream teams and memorable matches, this comprehensive guide to football is packed with facts and information about the beautiful game. From the history of the game and how football has developed over time to the top leagues, clubs and international tournaments, this book pinpoints the players, games and teams that everyone should know. Starting with historical versions of football, right up to the modern game and the players of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it covers all the best goals and the most famous matches. Facts about the top players, stadiums and managers are accompanied by up-to-date stats and action shots of the most popular players. Packed with facts, infographics and photos, this is the perfect book for any young football fans.

About Aidan Keir Radnedge

Aidan Keir Radnedge has been a football fanatic since childhood. In his adult life he has worked as a writer on a variety of football magazines, books and as a sports journalist for multiple newspapers. He currently lives in London, England.

Aidan Keir Radnedge has been a football fanatic since childhood. In his adult life he has worked as a writer on a variety of football magazines, books and as a sports journalist for multiple newapers. He currently lives in London, England.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 4

The history of football 6

How it all began 8

Spreading the word 9

Global growth 10

Turning hi-tech 12

Caps and numbers 13

The laws of the game 14

Evolution of the laws 16

Pitch, kit

and equipment 17

FIFA 18

Discipline 19

The game's people 20

Managers 22

Goalkeepers 23

Defenders 24

Midfielders 25

Wingers 26

Forwards 27

Skills and tricks 28

Tactics 29

The global game 30

The women's game 32

Football for all 34

The fame game 36

Mascots 37

National teams 38

Major football nations 40

Playing host 42

The World Cup 44

The European

Championships 46

Copa America 47

Other international

tournaments 48

Confederations Cup 49

Club teams 50

Super clubs 52

The Champions League 54

Other champions' leagues 56

Club World Cup 57

English league 58

Spain's LaLiga 59

Other European leagues 60

Leagues around the world 62

Places and players 64

Stadiums 66

Great games 68

Wonder goals 69

The best players 70

Modern icons 72

Women to watch 74

Strange but true 76

GLOSSARY 78

INDEX 80

Additional information

GOR009756792
9781784932800
1784932809
50 things you should know about:Football by Aidan Keir Radnedge
Used - Very Good
Paperback
QED Publishing
20180419
80
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