World Encyclopedia of Soccer: A Complete Guide to the Beautiful Game (The World Encyclopedia of Football: A Complete Guide to the Beautiful Game) - Hardcover

MacDonald, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754812820 ISBN 13: 9780754812821

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2003

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide to the world's most popular sport begins with football's 19th-centrury roots and traces its history right up to the present day, including up-to-the-minute information of the results at the end of the 2003-2004 seasons. In a line-up of the game's most inspiring players, individual careers are profiled to show how stars such as Stanley Matthews, Pele and Ronaldo made their mark on the game. The top 36 FIFA teams are covered, including the traditionally strong footballing nations such as Brazil, Italy and Germany, as well as emerging countries such as Japan and Nigeria. Fully illustrated, this reference guide to football, encapsulates the heady mix of nostalgia and passion for this beautiful game felt by fans around the world.

About this title

About the Author

Tom MacDonald, the chief author, is a sports writer, editor and publisher. Expert contributions are also included from leading football writers and consultants.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754812820
• ISBN 13: 9780754812821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256