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Soccer Stories of Old Seattle . . . and Around the World

by Phil J. Davis, David McNeilly, Paula Davis ...

14 true stories explore how certainathletes, coaches, parents, fans,and politicians did or did not:Gain friends or be left lonelymake war or peacegrow personally or notwhile dancing to the musicof soccer in old Seattleand around the world.This book will take you to... ... Read more

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Pelé—legendary footballer and humanitarian—explores the sport’s recent history and shares his most inspiring experiences, heartwarming stories, and hard-won wisdom.“I know in my heart that soccer was good to me, and great to the world....I saw, time and again, how the sport improved countless millions of lives, both on and off the field. For me, at least, that’s why soccer matters.”The world’s ... Read more

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What Is the World Cup?

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GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, ... Read more

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GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world,
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As the world’s eyes turn to the World Cup every four years, Aleksandar Hemon's The Matters of Life, Death, and More reminds us of a sad fact: “an average life seldom contains more than twenty World Cups—our games are tragically numbered.”We need to pay attention, to absorb the joy, the skill, the agony, the triumph, the beauty—everything that soccer is. And soccer is, of course, everything.In ... Read more

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The World Cup Quiz

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This book contains over 200 questions on the football World Cup, from it's humble beginnings to becoming the World's biggest sporting event watched by billions of people. This book is split into chapters. One chapter per tournament. Questions range from the easy to the obscure. The World Cup Quiz will test even the biggest football fan. ... Read more

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This book contains over 200 questions on the football World Cup, from it's humble beginnings to becoming the World's biggest sporting event watched by billions of people. This book is split into chapters. One chapter per tournament. Questions range from the easy to the obscure. The World Cup Quiz will test even the biggest football fan.
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The Language of the Game

How to Understand Soccer

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Essential reading for soccer fans as the 2022 World Cup approaches, this lively and lyrical book is "an ideal guide to the world's most popular sport" (Simon Kuper, coauthor of Soccernomics).Soccer is not only the world's most popular game; it's also one of the most widely shared forms of global culture. The Language of the Game is a passionate and engaging introduction to soccer's history, ... Read more

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Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer

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by Roger Bennett, Michael Davies, Miranda Davis ...

From the hosts of the popular podcast and tv show Men in Blazers, comes their completely scientific, 100% definitive, defend-to-the-death list of the greatest soccer players of all time.Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories. To ... Read more

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From the hosts of the popular podcast and tv show Men in Blazers, comes their completely scientific, 100% definitive, defend-to-the-death list of the greatest soccer players of all time.Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories. To
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World Cup Fever

A Fanatic's Guide to the Stars, Teams, Stories, Controversy, and Excitement of Sports' Greatest Event

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For the Summer 2018 World Cup, the ultimate book for soccer fans around the globe!The world will be riveted by the globe’s greatest sporting event in summer of 2018 (more than 27 million Americans watched the final game of the last tournament in Brazil). The 2018 edition will bring the sports’s greatest stars together, but who will take home the trophy?favorites Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina? ... Read more

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Eight World Cups

My Journey through the Beauty and Dark Side of Soccer

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"Full of humor and insight about sport and culture.... The pomp, glory, and great entertainment all get their due in Eight World Cups."— The Boston GlobeBlending witty travelogue with action on the field—and shady dealings in back rooms—George Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globe-trotting account of eight World Cups. He immerses himself in the great national leagues, historic clubs, and devoted ... Read more

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"Full of humor and insight about sport and culture.... The pomp, glory, and great entertainment all get their due in Eight World Cups."— The Boston GlobeBlending witty travelogue with action on the field—and shady dealings in back rooms—George Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globe-trotting account of eight World Cups. He immerses himself in the great national leagues, historic clubs, and devoted
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