Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, techniques, equipment, famous players, playing fields, and competitive play.

Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.

Explores the history and appeal of international soccer and the World Cup championship. Highlights notable moments in past men's and women's World Cups, fan culture, scandals in the sport, and the future of the World Cup. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

The best-selling guide to today's most exciting players, completely revised and updated. Here are the best of the best, from legends like Messi and Ronaldo to dynamic newcomers like Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland. This lively book features short biographies of some 28 stars in all - goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers. With the same action-packed photos and colourful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed...

Provides an illustrated overview of the sport of soccer, covering the game's history and development over time, rules, techniques and strategies, fans, and competitions. Includes dozens of color photographs, a glossary, infographics, diagrams, and fact boxes.

Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.

Looks at statistics for professional club and international soccer from around the world, looking at the most distinguished clubs and players from a broad sampling of leagues, as well as facts and figures from the FIFA World Cup.

After watching a soccer game, Kylie Jean is eager to try out for a local team, but she is disappointed that her cousin Lucy does not want to join her.

"Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen...

Chronicles the people, matches, and world events that shaped the European men's Italian soccer team known as AC Milan, from its founding in 1899 to today. Includes a timeline, biographical profiles, a title list, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.