English Soccer

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of My Story by Steven Gerrard, read Michael Ryan. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool.

"Winning Big with ChatGPT: Over 100 Essential Prompts for Sports Betting" is a groundbreaking guide designed to transform the sports betting landscape. Through more than 100 carefully crafted ChatGPT prompts, this book equips bettors at all levels with the tools to delve into the complexities of sports betting with remarkable precision and insight. By leveraging the power of AI, readers will learn to utilize data-driven strategies that go beyond mere chance, turning sports betting into a systematic pursuit of consistent winnings. The book not only introduces readers to the fundamentals of ...

Haddie is a socially awkward math genius who thinks in statistics and loves football. Her priorities are finishing her robot companion and launching herself into the top robotics program in the country. She has no time or interest in anything that takes her focus off what matters. Conan is the brash son of an NFL coach who has spent the last couple of years trying to discard football and anything else that identifies him as his father's son. He dominates on the soccer and baseball fields while roaring around town in his Porsche. When their lives crash together, Conan sees this strange girl ...

Get ready to kick back, relax, and indulge in a laughter-filled journey through the world of soccer's funniest moments. In Kicks and Giggles: Interesting Stories from Soccer History, prepare to be entertained as we explore the lighter side of the beautiful game. From bizarre world records that defy logic to comical mishaps on the pitch, this book is a delightful collection of side-splitting stories and amusing anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. Discover the mischievous pranks played by players, uncover the peculiar traditions and superstitions of the sport, and relish in the ...

The U14 Soccer Coaching Bible is an indispensable resource for coaches looking to make a positive impact on U14 soccer development, regardless of gender. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of coaching, from understanding the unique characteristics and developmental milestones of U14 players to implementing effective coaching philosophies and communication strategies. The book begins by exploring the cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of U14 players and emphasizes the importance of creating a fun and inclusive environment that fosters skill acquisition. It provides a thorough...

This in-depth examination of soccer takes listeners on a tour across the world and throughout history, introducing the many people who have attempted to shine a light onto and innovate a sport that, in many ways, is still stuck in the Dark Ages. This deep dive into the rise of analytics in soccer—a sport where tradition reigns supreme—shows how revolutionary tactics and underexplored metrics are breaking the beautiful game wide open.

Whether it is a manager being sacked, the signing of a new star player, television rights negotiations, player misconduct or multi-million-pound club takeovers, lawyers remain at the heart of all football business dealings. Written by leading Premier League lawyer Daniel Geey, who has dealt with all these incidents first hand, this highly accessible book explores the issues - from pitch to boardroom - that shape the modern game and how these impact leagues, clubs, players and fans.

Soccer Coaching: Youth Soccer for Newbies – An Essential Guide for New Parents is a comprehensive, accessible guide for parents embarking on their journey into the world of youth soccer. Designed to provide quick and easy-to-digest information, the book aims to equip new soccer parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this exciting, yet sometimes daunting, landscape. The book is divided into eleven detailed chapters that cover a wide range of topics. Starting from the basics of understanding the sport and its rules, the guide transitions into more complex issues such as ...

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, a dream he pursued from the age of just 12 when he left his humble origins on Madeira behind. It wasn't long before he had the biggest clubs in Europe knocking on his door, but it was Manchester United who won the race for his signature. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo developed into the complete footballer and athlete, winning three league titles and a Champions League along the way. He then became the biggest galáctico of them all when he transferred to Real Madrid for a record-breaking fee.

With foreword by Ebruk Köksal, Chair of Women in FootballStep into the fast-growing and exhilarating world of women's football agency with this indispensable guide. Overflowing with insights from the industry's most esteemed experts this book is your ultimate playbook for success in this vibrant field. As the industry experiences unprecedented growth, with clubs in women's professional football recently surpassing the milestone of spending over USD 1 million in agent service fees for the first time, the need for skilled agents has never been more pronounced. Gain an insider's view from ...

This audiobook will explain what soccer analytics are and how they work in a game. It will analyze different parts of play during a game and provide ideas and details around how analytics can improve a team during various passages of play.

Want to learn about one of soccer history’s greatest clubs? Want a concise book with Key moments, notable Players and Managers? Don’t want to wade through pages and pages of boring detail? This is the book for you! This book chronicles the club's remarkable ascent to soccer stardom, capturing the trials, triumphs, and iconic moments that define their illustrious history, including: Birth of the club Significant periods in its history, broken into six easy reading chapters Historical challenges and achievements Owners, Managers and Players who served the club Fast Facts on club records, ...

Mourinho is both a sumptuous celebration of The Special One's managerial career so far, and an enigmatic insight into his unique brand of football wisdom and philosophy. In the legendary manager's very first audiobook, and in his own images and captions, José Mourinho charts the peaks and troughs of the opening 15 years of what has been a stellar rise to the summit of the global game.

Balancing soccer, school, family, and the many other things requiring your time can be difficult. Having a mindset that is working against you can make it even more difficult to stay balanced and succeed. There is no such thing as a perfect mindset, but there are definitely attitudes that will lift you to great heights and attitudes that will hold you back from taking your game to the next level. This audiobook will dramatically reduce your time to discover those key attitudes that will ensure you become the best player in your league.

Become a Dynamo on The Soccer Field With our Comprehensive Step-by-Step Soccer Fitness Guide... ...Featuring Tips on all Aspects of Soccer Fitness Training, Including: Improve Your Stamina Do you suffer from fatigue late on in games? By following my personal regimes you will never again miss that late-shooting opportunity or fail to perform that last-minute sliding challenge because of a lack of energy. I will help you to improve your stamina so that you can maintain your performance right through to the final whistle. Become an Indestructible Soccer Force Using my personal regimes you will...

Confidence is everything! Mental toughness matters! From the author of the top-rated soccer conditioning program, Dominate Game Day, and host of the award-winning podcast, The Soccer Specialist, comes the next tool you can use to take your performance to the next level. The most common question I get from soccer parents is some version of 'How to I help my child become more confident?' I've seen too many good kids struggle to perform as well as they could because they didn't have the confidence and mental performance tools to do so. I don't want you to have the same struggles. Talent will ...

Behind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path. An equestrian leans forward during a jump to help the horse balance. Cyclists wear tight clothing to reduce drag. Find out how science is involved in several popular Summer Olympic events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault, and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track and field events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

In BIG DUNC: The Upfront Autobiography, Duncan reveals, for the first time, the full story: the truth about his experiences in prison, his battle with alcoholism, his partying with African princes and Liverpool gangsters, his fighting with burglars, his going bankrupt, and how he turned his life around through his beloved Everton F.C.

Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported account of the intertwined sagas and legacies of two of the greatest soccer players of all time—Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—examining how their rivalry has grown from a personal competition to a multi-billion-dollar industry, paralleling the stunning rise, overwhelming excesses, and uncertain future of modern international soccer.