English Soccer

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.

Successful, high-profile sports agent Matt Kingston thinks he can handle anything. Then soccer player Parker Speedman shows up at his door. She is young and gorgeous, has natural talent, and is looking for a team. She’s also a hothead with a punchy past who floored her last coach on live TV. Despite his misgivings, Matt agrees to be both her agent and her coach. Professional common sense says she’s off-limits. But what can he say about the raw attraction between them?

Jürgen Klopp is the charismatic German manager who single-handedly overthrew the accepted order in German football, taking Borussia Dortmund from nowhere to back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the Champions League final. He had long been admired in the Premiership and was finally wooed by Liverpool in the belief he could bring back the glory days to the Kop. Klopp is revered as a master tactician with his own unique playing philosophies.

As a coach at the U12 level, you hold the key to shaping young players' soccer journey and instilling a lifelong love for the game. Soccer Coaching: U12 Soccer Coaching Bible is the ultimate resource for coaches seeking to make a profound impact on U12 players' development. This comprehensive guide takes you on a coaching journey, covering essential topics such as age-specific training methodologies, technical refinement, tactical understanding, progressive challenges, small-sided games, and deliberate practice. With a focus on the unique needs of U12 players, this book equips you with the ...

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus—they learn some first-aid too! ¿Busca una forma divertida de enseñar a su hijo o hija nuevas palabras? Entonces está en el lugar adecuado.

The Soccer Field Is Empty is the story of teen love, steamy romance, friendship, loyalty, understanding, and ancient prejudice. Here is a tale that breaks the stereotypes of the ignorant and peers into the soul of two boys who want what we all want; to love and be loved. The story of Mark and Taylor, two 16-year-old high school athletes, is a tale of love and happiness torn asunder by a world that understands too late.

A mazy dribble through the recent history of European soccer, showing how shifting styles and influence have shaped the game. In the early 1990s, the Dutch footballing philosophy was worshiped across the continent. Then the baton passed to the Italians, who clearly boasted Europe's strongest league. But when France started winning everything at international level its national academy became the template for others, until suddenly, almost out of nowhere, Europe's most revered player and manager both hailed from Portugal.

Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret...she used to be a Demon Hunter for a secret arm of the Vatican. Now retired, she's more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Walmart, she tells herself it's some other Hunter's problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option.

I know her as the unconscious girl I found bleeding out on the locker room floor. I got her help. I saved her life. The next time I see her, she makes it clear she wants nothing to do with me. Too bad. I didn't go through the trouble of saving her life just for her to throw it away again. She doesn't know it yet but I'm about to be her new best friend.

STEAMY SHEIKH ROMANCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. Single mother Diane Delacort has her hands full raising twin girls on her own, and the last thing she has time for is dating. But when her daughters’ soccer team gets invited to attend an exhibition match, Diane can’t help notice the brash but strikingly handsome owner of the visiting European soccer club. Sheikh Nasser, freshly single himself, cannot keep his eyes off the full-figured, curvy soccer mom . . . and after one look he knows that he won’t be able to keep his hands off her either. But when Diane not only...

Discover the secrets to youth soccer success with our comprehensive guide. Explore the differences between youth soccer training in the US and the rest of the world, and learn how to elevate your game. From grassroots to glory, this book examines innovative training techniques, emerging trends, and the vital role of parents and supportive environments. Delve into topics like player development, holistic well-being, technological advancements, and inclusivity. Uncover the future of youth soccer through data-driven insights and international collaborations. Don't miss this opportunity to gain...

I’ve always dreamed of playing professional football, so when the new director of Calverdale Ladies wants to sign me, I should be ecstatic. But renowned billionaire playboy Gabe Rivers doesn’t just want me as his new striker. I need to get to the top because of my talent on the pitch, not in the sack. So I can’t be another prize for Gabe. Even if he is infuriatingly gorgeous.

Narrated by Stephen Hogan and introduced by Roy Keane. In an 18-year playing career for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United (under Sir Alex Ferguson) and Celtic, Roy Keane dominated every midfield he led to glory. Aggressive and highly competitive, his attitude helped him to excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005.

Written by Dan Blank, Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because You’re a Girl is one of the most inspirational stories ever written for the female athlete. Coaches and teams of all sports – from soccer to golf to equestrian – have embraced this book as the foundation for a new brand of female competitor.

Can a woman possibly play football against men in the English Premier League? City are a Premiership club facing bankruptcy. Millionaire Chairman, Ollie Barnes “The Chip King” decides to sign a female goalkeeper, in order to generate enough new sponsorship money to survive. Mandy Mann, a disillusioned, 23 year old policewoman, is talent spotted whilst playing football for a ladies team. Mandy battles prejudice from players, fans and the media, but is determined to achieve her dream of playing in the Premiership.

Inspirational Bedtime Stories for Young Soccer Players is a captivating journey through the lives of iconic soccer players, tracing their paths from humble beginnings to global stardom. While rooted in the world of football, the tales resonate universally, teaching lessons of determination, resilience, humility, and the power of dreams. The book takes readers from the bustling streets of Rosario with Lionel Messi to the dynamic pitches of Brazil with Marta, revealing that ambition and drive have no boundaries. Each chapter focuses on a player, highlighting their unique challenges and ...

Neil Atkinson explores how Klopp, heralded as one of the most charismatic and successful managers in the history of football, has taken Liverpool FC to great heights over the past nine years. As Klopp's departure nears, Atkinson looks back on the trailblazing manager's time in Liverpool, the legacy he leaves behind and what it means for Liverpool: the club and the city.

As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, but are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe? The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power.

Dani Stevens knew senior year was going to be something else-with her last season on the soccer team, the possible strain of losing a friendship, and crushes? All the crushes. But she didn't expect to be on the lookout for a sex trafficking ring in her town. When a young girl in her neighborhood seems to be in trouble with a pimp, Dani will do whatever she can to find out what she can and get the girl safely back home. Unbeknownst to Dani, there could be another predator on the loose. And if she doesn't watch her back, she could just end up being his next victim.

In the decade since his mega-selling memoir I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, he has played at Paris Saint-Germain (2012-2016), Manchester United (2016-2018), LA Galaxy (2018-2019) and Milan (2020-). This outrageous and hilarious follow-up is bursting with personal confessions and revealing anecdotes about the world's best players and managers. Packed with revelations, in Adrenaline, we hear for the first time what Zlatan really thinks about his time in the Premier League and what it was like to score that glorious bicycle kick against England.