Bibliograph

The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia, Clive Gifford

Type

Label

The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia, Clive Gifford

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia

Nature of contents

encyclopedias

Oclc number

858730791

Responsibility statement

Clive Gifford

Series statement

Kingfisher encyclopedias

Summary

This encyclopedia is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Freshly revised and updated, this is a world soccer book for the 2014 World Cup and beyondState of the art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As well as offering practical advice, this informative book also provides an insider's view of the history of the game, profiles of the great clubs, and facts about women's soccer teams and players. Comprehensive and visually thrilling, this book captures all the drama and the passion of a game that unites billions of people across the globe

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Playing the game -- Soccer legends -- The brain game -- Great teams -- Soccer fortunes -- Competitions -- Reference

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