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The soccer book : the teams, the rules, the leagues, the tactics / writers David Goldblatt, Johnny Acton

Goldblatt, David, 1965- (author.). Acton, Johnny, (author.).

Summary:

"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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798217139446
  • Physical Description: 407 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm
  • Edition: Revised and updated [2026] edition
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2026]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The world's game -- How the game is played -- Teamwork -- Individual skills -- Planet soccer -- The competitions -- The records.
Subject:
Soccer.
Soccer teams.
Soccer rules
Genre:
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 5 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Summary: "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.