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Shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Book Awards for Best Football Writing of the Year Discover the origins of the Lionesses that brought football home. England's Lionesses are on the front and back pages; their stars feature on prime-time television; they are named in the national honours lists for their contribution to their sport and to society. The names of Lucy...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Wrighty's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs' Sunday Times Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football. His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody's dream. From Sunday morning...

The outrageous follow-up to the megaselling memoir I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, from one of the world's most gifted and controversial footballers. Football's most prolific and controversial goalscorer has nothing left to prove on the pitch. There is only one Zlatan. In the decade since his megaselling memoir I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, he has played at Paris Saint-Germain (2012-2016), Manchester United...

Sir Alex Ferguson's compelling story is always honest and revealing. He reflects on his managerial career, which embraced unprecedented European success for Aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson's best-selling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at Manchester United since his retirement, as well as his teachings at the Harvard Business School,...

The story of Women's Soccer's fight for equal pay as chronicled by counsel and leader of the USWNT's Players Association. In All Things Being Equal, Rich Nichols—former counsel for Women's Soccer—teams up with USA Today HoopsHype's Sam Yip to detail what transpired during the players' fight for equal pay. Nichols argues that, when deep in the proverbial red zone, the...

Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to be a Premier League footballer? My name is James Milner and I'm not a Ribena-holic. Let me share insights into what it's like being a professional footballer, across my different experiences with Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and now Liverpool (not forgetting a six-match loan spell at Swindon). Plus my highs—and a few...

The definitive biography of Arne Slot, covering Liverpool's triumphant 2024/25 season. Featuring exclusive interviews with Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and more, this is the definitive biography of Liverpool's new manager. As Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool in June 2024, he proclaimed Arne Slot his successor with a chant that rang around Anfield. The expectations were raised for the...

‘Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.’ Jordan Henderson The definitive account of Jürgen Klopp’s astonishing revival of Liverpool Football Club FULLY UPDATED FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON Liverpool Football Club’s stunning Premier League title victory deserves a place in the official record of great sporting achievements. Talismanic manager Jürgen Klopp delivered a first title in...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game-meets-World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! WILL YOUR STORY END HERE? Just when it looked like...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER This is the remarkable story of a local lad who grew up in the shadow of Upton Park and became ‘Mr West Ham’: a one-club man who lived the dream. A modern footballing legend, Mark Noble is the embodiment of what it means to be a Hammer, pouring his heart and soul into the club he...

How Manchester United conquered all, by the players who won everything. With a foreword by Ruud van Nistelrooy. An Irish Times Bestseller The Champions League, the Club World Cup, 6 Premier League Titles, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cups, 4 Community Shields, 1 legendary manager. From Rio to Rome, 2000–2010. This is the story of one of the greatest eras...

Packed with drills and tips for practice and game days The fun and easy way® to kick-start your soccer coaching skills Volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains soccer rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and...

Packed with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before, or want to improve? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains football rules, shows you...

The InterCity Firm... hard, terrifyingly vicious, brilliantly organised, tremendously feared and highly fashionable. They were the most notorious firm of Seventies and Eighties football hooligans this country has ever seen. In this new edition, all the faces of the West Ham firm reveal their memories and thoughts about the violence, the battles, the campaigns, the run-ins with the authorities, and...

The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering...

Wayne Bennett, coach of the Brisbane Broncos, is known as one of Rugby League's shrewdest and most innovative managers and motivators. He is also a man of great compassion, courage, tenacity and humour with powerful family ties. In this book, Bennett discusses what it takes to be a winner, in football and in life. Don't Die With the Music in...

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022. Football has always measured success by what you win, but only in the last twenty years have clubs started to think about how you win. Data has now suffused almost every aspect of how football is played, coached, scouted and consumed. But it’s not the algorithms or new...

Get in the game and start building your dream team Millions of people worldwide play fantasy football, and you can join the fun with Fantasy Football For Dummies. We’ll teach you the basics and give you the skills you need to create and manage your ultimate fantasy team. Learn how to scout and draft players, use the best strategies to...

Hornby's entertaining and poignant account of love and football. As a young boy, growing up in the Home Counties and watching his parents' marriage fall apart, Nick Hornby had little sense of home. Then his dad took him to Highbury. Arsenal's football ground would become the source of many of the strongest feelings he'd ever have — joy, humiliation, heartbreak,...

In Fever Pitch: Popular Penguins by Nick Hornby, the passion, obsession, and emotional rollercoaster of being an ardent football fan is vividly brought to life. The book is a beautifully written memoir that explores how football can be inextricably woven into the fabric of one's existence. Set against the backdrop of Nick Hornby's lifelong support of Arsenal Football Club, the...

100 years of Wembley Stadium told through 100 matches. Hundreds of thousands of fans, 5,000 were on the pitch, and a horse called Billy. That was the scene for the inauspicious first football match to be played at the British Empire Exhibition Stadium back in 1923, soon to be known as Wembley. More than a century later, Wembley remains the...

The future of football is now. Football's data revolution has only just begun. The arrival of advanced metrics and detailed analysis is already reshaping the modern game. We can now fully assess player performance, analyse the role of luck, and measure what really leads to victory. There is no turning back. Now the race is on between football's wealthiest clubs...

A groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through football. Football School Season 1: Where Football Explains the World is packed with awesome true stories, real science, and fascinating facts that will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic sponge? You will find...

Test your football knowledge with over 300 funny and fascinating questions about the beautiful game. How much do you know about football – and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School: The Greatest Ever Quiz Book. Discover questions on star strikers, crafty coaches, momentous matches, and much, much more. Packed with hilarious...

Whether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-found football wisdom, brush up on details you're unsure about (the offside rule, anyone?), or improve your practical skills, this is the book for you! Covering all the basics of the game, rules and tactics, as well as giving an in-depth history of the sport and how it has evolved to...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Palmer Rules' dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, tell the story of the rise of Cole Palmer, England's attacking midfielder who has lit up the Premier League with Chelsea. They chart the Englishman's rise to superstardom, from his early days coming up through the Manchester City youth academy to his debut for City...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Son Rules, the dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, shine their spotlight on Asia's biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean's rise to superstardom, from his early days when he was trained by his father to his move to the Bundesliga, which paved the way for...

Is Martin Ødegaard your ultimate footballing hero? The magician in midfield has become Arsenal's talisman since being handed the captain's armband in 2023. The son of a former footballer, discover how by the age of 15, Ødegaard was playing in the UEFA Champions League and even represented Norway in a friendly against the UAE, making history as Norway's youngest ever...

LONGLISTED FOR The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2022 'Anyone wanting an example of never being beaten should look at the incredible Francis Benali.' – Alan Shearer 'Honest, revealing story of a strong man who pushed his body to its limits and beyond on and off the pitch. Incredible read.' – Henry Winter, The Times 'The iron man with a...

In God Is Round, celebrated Mexican author Juan Villoro delves into the multifaceted world of football, offering a compelling narrative that transcends the traditional boundaries of sports journalism. Villoro's richly crafted exploration of football serves as both a cultural commentary and an ode to the beautiful game that captivates billions of hearts worldwide. His journey begins with the vivid recounting...

Mesut Özil is a midfield magician, casting an elegant spell over opponents and conjuring passes through gaps lesser mortals can't even see. After an eventful sojourn among the Galacticos of Real Madrid, he has savoured silverware at Arsenal, while in 2014 he lifted the World Cup with Germany. But his life and career have been a test of resilience. Growing...

A pithy, funny, illustrated guide to football, publishing just in time for the 2022 World Cup. 'I love Tifo' Ian Wright 'Tifo are great' Alan Shearer 'Tifo have changed the game when it comes to football analysis' Elis James RULE #1- DON'T WATCH THE BALL Yes, football is about stars, goals and glory. But it's also about the intense calculations...

A modern football classic: the inside story of the beautiful game's data revolution. The Sunday Times Bestseller and a Financial Times, Sunday Times and Telegraph Book of the Year 2024. "The best book on football I have ever read." — Daniel Finkelstein The insider account of the data revolution that has swept through the modern football world, written by one...

The outrageous, critically-acclaimed memoir of one of the world's most gifted and controversial footballers. "Guardiola has no balls. He drove me like a Fiat . . . I'm a Ferrari." Zlatan Ibrahimovic - professional football's most mercurial player, Swedish national hero, tabloid fixture, fashion icon, modern-day philosopher, and black belt in Taekwondo. Born to a Muslim father from Bosnia and...

The Immortals of English Football celebrates the nation's greatest ever players, profiling the best of the best over the last century. Football writer Chris Bevan selects a full team of 11 players in position and then delves into the careers of the true greats. Legendary figures selected and profiled include Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, and Gordon Banks, along with modern-era...

A tour-de-force that touches on how football is always mixed up with politics in every corner of the globe' Mehreen Khan, The Times and co-host of the 'Heroes & Humans' podcast. Brings us closer to the overlooked aspects of football, the social and political ones, which truly imbue clubs with soul' Carles Viñas, author of St. Pauli: Another Football is...

The #1 Bestselling Sport Autobiography of the greatest of all the Socceroos. It's an unlikely footballing fairy tale. Born in Sydney to a Samoan mother and Londoner father, Timothy Cahill grew up in the sprawling western suburbs, where cricket and rugby league ruled. It was a long way from his father's beloved West Ham and the English game that transfixed...

'I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi' Diego Maradona FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2022 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH & MESSI'S TRANSFER TO INTER MIAMI As Lionel Messi raised the World Cup triumphantly into the air, the world watched on in awe. Messi's final peak conquered; his final dream achieved....

'Extensively researched and wonderfully written, Joey's book deserves to be read by all.' Martin O'Neill 'This colourful book is a treat for anyone interested in both football and politics.' Patrick Maguire, The Times 'One of the most original and innovative football books in some time, a "Parts Unknown" for the game.' Miguel Delaney, Independent 'Smart, warm and original... it will...

UPDATED WITH A NEW FAREWELL CHAPTER 'A love letter to the great man himself.' The Times 'Immensely readable.' Observer 'Delightful.' Mail on Sunday 'Highly enjoyable.' Guardian 'Informative and emotive.' This Is Anfield In the first book by a British writer about this extraordinary football manager, lifelong Liverpool fan Anthony Quinn has crafted a memorable love letter to Jürgen Klopp. Taking...

Follow Sam Kerr’s incredible journey from playing Aussie Rules as a kid to becoming one of the world’s greatest athletes, after the Matildas achieved their best-ever result at a World Cup. My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr takes you through the remarkable story of one of the best female footballers of all time. Famous worldwide for her...

This book is about the beginning of Sir Alex's football career, until the year 2000. 1999 was an outstanding year for Alex Ferguson—not only did he lead Manchester United, the most glamorous club in the world, to a unique and outstanding treble triumph, but he was awarded the highest honour for his sporting achievements; a Knighthood from the Queen. Universally...

The no-holds-barred autobiography from one of this country's greatest ever footballers, Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of the Liverpool football team and the England national football team. He is the only player ever to have scored in an FA Cup final, a League Cup final, a UEFA Cup final, and a Champion's League final. His entire career,...

The autobiography from football's favourite underdog, and the star of the hit Disney+ documentary series, Welcome to Wrexham The memoir from Wrexham's star player, Paul Mullin - as seen in Welcome to Wrexham, a Disney+ documentary series by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. In July 2021, shortly after being named League Two's Player of the Season and Golden Boot, Paul...

A bestseller in both the UK and the USA on its first publication, this book was the first fully authorised life of the world's greatest living footballer. With exclusive access to Pelé, award-winning sports writer Harry Harris charts his meteoric rise from humble beginnings in Brazil to his first international match at the age of sixteen. Superb athleticism, speed of...

The legendary football coach finally tells his story and reveals his management secrets. Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all time, with five Champions League titles to his name. Yet his approach could not be further from the aggressive theatricals favoured by many of his rivals. His understated style has earned him the fierce loyalty of players...

The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football ‘A must read.’ Henry Winter 'Superb.' Daniel Taylor Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with a passion that is visceral. It is a divide that spans generations, across class, gender and ethnicity. And it has grown over the years,...

Featuring exclusive interviews with Unai Emery, Monchi, Ollie Watkins, and more, this is the behind-the-scenes account of Unai Emery's Aston Villa revolution, from the award-winning bestseller Guillem Balague. In October 2022, Unai Emery was appointed manager of Aston Villa. Despite being one of England's most historic football clubs, Emery was taking charge of a team in turmoil and hovering above...

A revelatory memoir from Liverpool legend and global football star Bobby Firmino. Master of the no-look goal and Anfield favourite, Roberto 'Bobby' Firmino, signed for Liverpool in July 2015. Over the next eight years - and seven winners' medals - he established himself as one of the club's most important players in recent years for his audacious skill, impressive goal...

‘Magnificent… Freakonomics for football’ – Guardian Football truly is the world’s favourite game, followed in over 200 countries by hundreds of millions of people pouring their hearts and souls into supporting their chosen team every week. But behind the passion are questions that all true football aficionados want answered: has football spending spun out of control? How much do managers...

Women's soccer has come a long way. The first organized games on record—which took place three hundred years ago in the Scottish Highlands—were exhibition matches, where single women played against married women while available men looked on, seeking a potential mate. Today, champions like Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Brazil's Marta, and China's Sun Wen have inspired girls around the world...

Timeless leadership lessons for anyone from the most successful NFL coach of all time, the legendary New England Patriots' Coach Bill Belichick. 'Coach Belichick brought out the best in me. His book will do the same for you.' – Tom Brady 'This book shares the valuable lessons about excellence and leadership that Coach Belichick has learned.' – Michael Jordan 'Powerful,...

The Club by Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg delves deep into the captivating narrative of how a once struggling English football league transformed into the lucrative phenomenon known as the Premier League. Through in-depth research and intimate access, the authors provide an insightful and entertaining recount of this unprecedented metamorphosis. English football, notorious for its unappetising pies, poor management, and...

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies, and following your dreams. Sam Kerr is an Aussie rules football fan through and through. But when she’s excluded from her team, she doesn’t know what to do. Netball?...

The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower. As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion...

David Beckham is an English soccer player whose popularity extends beyond the field and into international celebrity. He has played for some of the best clubs in the world, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, and is known worldwide for his free kick expertise and spectacular long-range shots. His singular dedication to becoming a renowned soccer player has...

An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising, and attritional, prioritising strength over speed and aggression over finesse. It...

A new sporting classic - The book that could change the game forever (The Times) Football has always been a numbers game: 4-4-2, the big number 9 and 3 points for a win. But what if up until now we've been focusing on the wrong numbers? What if the numbers that really matter, the ones that hold the key to...

Flick, fake, and dribble your way to soccer mastery Prepare for the World Cup or learn the rules for your own indoor or outdoor league with Soccer For Dummies. We cover the world’s most popular sport from one end of the field to the other, starting with the history of soccer and the basics of the game. Discover the positions...

The International Bestseller & Winner of the Football Book of the Year Award A Times Sports Book of the Year A Telegraph Book of the Year An Irish Times Book of the Year An Irish Independent Book of the Year 'Important, perfectly timed and hugely necessary.' The Guardian 'A monumental piece of investigative journalism.' Irish Times 'A must-read on how...

The captivating story of football told as never before, through 100 amazing objects collected from its rich history. What do a Paul Gascoigne puppet, the 1895 British Ladies’ kit, John Motson’s coat, an inflatable unicorn, or the 1966 World Cup Final ball tell us about the beautiful game? Carefully selected from the unique archive of Manchester’s National Football Museum, these...

The thirty-seventh Discworld novel, now available in hardback as part of the Discworld Collector's Library. Football has come to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork. And now, the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match, without using magic, so they're in the mood for trying everything else. The prospect of the Big Match draws in a street urchin with...

The thirty-seventh Discworld novel and sixth in the Wizards series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans. Football has come to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork. And now, the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match without using magic, so they're in the mood for trying everything else. This is not...

The story of how one of Britain's biggest stars transformed the fortunes of a struggling football club. Britain in the 1970s was beset by unrest and unemployment. Meanwhile, Watford FC were floundering in 92nd place at the bottom of the entire Football League. Enter Elton John, now the most successful rockstar in the world and a lifelong fan of the...

Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coaches As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. She stands out as a true pioneer in the game, and her coaching philosophy has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful...

Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coaches As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. She stands out as a true pioneer in the game, and her coaching philosophy has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful...

The best-selling collection of football facts, stats, and stories is back for another fantastic new edition! World Football Records 2026 offers lively, fun, and fascinating facts and stats from the world of international football. Focusing on all the major world and continental tournaments, national team records, exceptional matches, and the stars who made it all possible, this exhaustively researched annual...

Understand the sport of soccer and encourage your kids to have fun. Youth Soccer For Parents For Dummies explains how you can prepare your children to play and enjoy the sport of soccer, whether they play recreationally or at the elite youth level. Get up to speed on the basic rules, and learn to keep kids interested and motivated in...

Become an unforgettable soccer coach for kids of any age, with this complete guide Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer—or start coaching better. Help kids aged 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll receive a...

Before Pep Guardiola and before José Mourinho, there was Béla Guttmann: the first superstar football coach, and the man who paved the way for the celebrated coaches of the modern age. He was also a Holocaust survivor. In 1944, much of Europe had wanted Guttmann dead. He hid for months in an attic near Budapest as thousands of fellow Jews...

The Sunday Times Bestseller The inside story of Mikel Arteta’s astonishing transformation of Arsenal November 2019. Unai Emery’s final game as Arsenal manager sees the Gunners languishing eighth in the league. Appointed in the dying embers of the Wenger years, Emery’s 18 months as Arsenal boss has seen the team and the club go backwards – playing unimaginative, pragmatic football,...

After one too many late night discussions, football journalist Paul Watson and his mate Matthew Conrad decide to find the world's worst national team, become naturalised citizens of that country and play for them - achieving their joint boyhood dream of playing international football and winning a 'cap'. They are thrilled when Wikipedia leads them to Pohnpei, a tiny, remote...

'A great book' JAMIE CARRAGHER 'Joyously discursive - as if Tristram Shandy has written a football book' FRANK COTTRELL-BOYCE 'Does anyone in this room think that I can do wonders? I'm a normal guy from the Black Forest . . . I am the "normal one"' Jurgen Klopp, 9 October 2015 Jürgen Klopp's announcement in January 2024 that he was...

Gunnersaurus, the iconic mascot of Arsenal FC, has gone missing!From crowded stadiums to beach-side five-a-side tournaments, can you find Arsenal's lucky charm and return him safe to the Emirates Stadium?With over 200 characters and items to find, plus a host of bonus content and games, this uniquely illustrated search-and-find book is perfect for Arsenal fans young and old!

Shortlisted for the 2023 Illustrated Sports Book of the Year Remarkable Football Grounds is a collection of some of the most memorable places to watch and play football around the world. Ranging from the stellar stadiums of the Premier League to windswept islands in the Scottish Hebrides or the far-flung Pacific, including stadia that resemble flying saucers, a crocodile and...

The Football takes readers on an entertaining and fact-filled exploration of the mathematical secrets of the most popular spherical object on the planet. The football is familiar to billions of fans across the globe, but how many really look at it? Do footballs all have the same shape? Spoiler: not exactly. How does their shape affect how they play? With...

The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion...

Full of pace and style, just like its subject ... a vivid, nostalgic reminder of Lineker’s greatness as a player - Leo McKinstry Chris Evans has done the hard yards on Lineker’s football career.. faithfully detailing the life of a hard-working footballer at the highest level – Roger Alton, The Times ENGLAND CAPTAIN. WORLD CUP HERO. SERIAL GOALSCORER. MATCH OF...

As the two dominant talents of 21st century football, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, near the end of their careers, one man is set to take their place at the very top of the game. This man is the captain of France's national team, Kylian Mbappé. A world champion at the age of nineteen in Russia, the World Cup's Golden...

The Immortals of Australian Soccer celebrates the greatest players from the round ball game to form a best-of-the-best XI from our country's storied past. It takes the Immortals concept made famous elsewhere in the sporting world and applies it to soccer. Football journalist Lucas Radbourne selects his team of 11 Immortals and delves into the careers of icons Johnny Warren,...