The Soccer Book

Author DK
This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" – from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques.

Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. 

The Soccer Book reveals the story behind the game – from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men’s World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Discover everything there is to know on football with this fantastic guide, featuring:

- A fresh graphic style illustrates everything from beach football to block tackles.
- Stats and fact boxes profile players, managers, fans, national teams, and club.
- Special features highlight great matches, stadiums, and football culture.
- "Top 5" boxes provide an alternative look at the best and worst of the game

Bold step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" – from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques.

Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. 

The Soccer Book reveals the story behind the game – from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men’s World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Discover everything there is to know on football with this fantastic guide, featuring:

- A fresh graphic style illustrates everything from beach football to block tackles.
- Stats and fact boxes profile players, managers, fans, national teams, and club.
- Special features highlight great matches, stadiums, and football culture.
- "Top 5" boxes provide an alternative look at the best and worst of the game

Bold step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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