The Sbs Ultimate Encyclopedia Of Soccer

With sections on the history of soccer, the best and worst moments, the major organisations and governing bodies of the game plus comprehensive A-Zs of the most important players, clubs and managers. The SBS Ultimate Encyclopedia of Soccer is the best guide to the beautiful game.

It has been dubbed both the people's game and the beautiful game. It is played in at least 200 countries around the world by over 117 million registered athletes and viewed by billions of fans in stadiums and on worldwide television. It is as familiar a sight on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro as on the back streets of Bolton. Soccer is the game that unites the world. Now fully revised and updated to include all the events of the 2000-2001 season, this book is the most comprehensive illustrated work of football reference around, covering every aspect of the sport.

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Footballis the ultimate celebration of the most popular sport on the planet. This comprehensive and fully illustrated book is written by one of the world's leading football writers and describes the history and development of the game, its legendary players, clubs and international teams, notable coaches and stadia. There is also in-depth information on the major competitions at both national and club levels. Each entry comes with graphical statistical information to show the greatest achievements of each player, club or nation. It even includes the action and results of the 2017/18 season and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Summary: Brief articles on all aspects of soccer, including the history of the sport, well-known players, coaches, teams, moves, positions, and techniques.

Imprint. Covering all aspects of world football from its beginnings on the playing fields of 19th century England through to the global obsession of today. Featuring a special chapter on Australian soccer by Les Murray, this is the ultimate guide for the Australian soccer fan.