English Soccer

Fascinating for supporters looking to understand their club’s and its rivals’ strategy and methods, and those curious about finance and power in football, Who Owns Football? reveals how the game's custodians operate. Football club owners can take teams to the heights of the Champions League or financial oblivion. Still, in a world of super leagues, rapidly escalating wages, transfer fees, Financial Fair Play and an increasingly profitable women’s game, they tread a precarious tightrope.

In 1985, 40 hooligan followers of Stoke City FC experienced a riotous trip to Portsmouth - and the Naughty 40 was born. It became one of the most notorious soccer gangs in Britain. Mark Chester was a founder member of the N40. Already a hardened fighter, he had been expelled from school after an unsettled childhood and joined the Staffordshire Regiment, only to be discharged for misconduct. Stoke City's emerging "casual" mob became his family. "Right or wrong, I was ready to be a committed football hooligan," he says.

In the high-stakes world of women’s professional soccer, chemistry can make or break a team. And for Ava Beckett, stoic team captain and relentless perfectionist, chemistry is the one thing the new Phoenix Blaze roster sorely lacks—especially after a wave of off-season changes left her leading a team that feels more fractured than fearless. Enter Kennedy Blake: international star, media darling, and the last person Ava wants shadowing her spotlight. Kennedy’s arrival in Phoenix comes with headlines, expectations, and a thousand-watt smile that hides more than it reveals. On the field,...

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer—from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.

Improve your soccer ability with our comprehensive, step-by-step guide containing expert nutrition advice! Get the right fuel, play the right soccer Like a car, your body will only run properly on the right fuel. We will show you which ‘fuels’ should be fed to a soccer engine like yourself. After reading our expert guide, you are guaranteed to purr like a Porsche on the pitch! Know when and how to eat to enable peak performance We understand that a good soccer diet is not just determined by what you eat, but also when and how you eat. With our insider insight, we can show you how the ...

Step into the captivating world of soccer with "Football A History of The Beautiful Game" This meticulously researched and engaging book takes you on an immersive exploration of the sport's history, evolution, and cultural significance. From its humble beginnings to its global reach, discover the pioneers, legendary players, and iconic teams that have shaped the beautiful game. Immerse yourself in the origins of soccer, the development of its rules, and the establishment of prestigious competitions. Experience the exhilarating moments of the FIFA World Cup, the rise of club football, and ...

In this fascinating and exhaustively researched book, the first of its kind in the English language, Tom Williams brings to life French football’s chequered coming of age over the last 40 years. Featuring exclusive interviews with great figures of the French game such as Alain Giresse, Jean-Pierre Papin, Emmanuel Petit and Blaise Matuidi, and with a cast of characters that also includes Michel Platini, Thierry Henry, Karim Benzema, Chris Waddle and Lionel Messi, it's a book no football fan will want to miss.

Over three seasons in England, Pep Guardiola has built something the Premier League has never seen before: a team that dominates games like no other, scoring goals and collecting points and trophies at record-breaking pace. Throughout that journey, the Spanish journalists Lu Martín and Pol Ballús have been embedded with the club, reporting this inside account of how a phenomenal team was constructed: from the recruitment of Guardiola himself, to the backroom staff that provide the platform for his team and the superstar players that have set a new standard in British football.

Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different travel teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. So when a package arrives in the mail addressed to Zach, the twins are surprised to find a soccer jersey identical to the one Zach wears for his team. But Zach's jersey is in his closet - so who does this jersey belong to and why did they send it? It's a soccer secret - and Zach and Zoe are on the case!

DISCOVER: 44 Super Powerful Secrets Today That Will Transform Your Game from Average to Superior! Do you ever wish there was a way to get into the minds of all the successful soccer players? How would you like to receive insider tips from them—straight to you? Today is your lucky day. This book does exactly that. It gives you professional tips on how to transform your game from average to superior. Believing in Yourself is Crucial for Succeeding in Soccer. Let Me Explain Why The best way to explain this topic is to use one of the most challenging soccer abilities, which is running. You ...

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.

Discover 44 Secrets That Will Transform You into a Super Efficient Indoor Player, Today! How to Shield the Ball with Success Being able to shield the ball from the opponents is one of the most fundamental skills when it comes to playing indoors. It is crucial for being able to keep the ball in possession for longer periods. Yet, you can often see many players who don’t know how to utilize it properly and lose the ball as soon as they receive it which cause a lot of problems to the rest of team. In this book I will explain how to properly protect the ball from the attacking opponent’s ...

The first humans who sought to inhabit Planet Equinox were prepared to face challenges. Vicious animals and deadly pathogens weren’t the least of their worries, however. On Planet Equinox, four light years from Earth, colonists must deal with the planet’s extreme opposites. Light and warmth on one side; cold and darkness on the other. A new life four light-years from Earth also meant the opportunity to re-write their own existence. Unfortunately, the absence of laws created an environment in which the dictator of a small nation felt entitled to abuse and manipulate citizens as if they ...

The crowd roars. Soccer's ultimate prize is on the line. Listeners will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games, and long history of the World Cup.

Once Upon a Toon offers a unique perspective on life behind the scenes at one of England’s most famous football clubs. No other individual has had the immense privilege of working at Newcastle United in the capacity that Paul Ferris once did: as a player between 1981 and 1986, as a physiotherapist between 1993 and 2006, and finally as a key member of Alan Shearer’s management team in 2009.

This is a great introduction to coaching soccer. If you are new to soccer, or new to coaching, you will find the quick answers to the immediate questions here. You'll find everything from how to run your first practice to how to make a team competitive. The mysteries of soccer are revealed in an easy-to-understand way. Learn from a coach who has made all the mistakes and had a few wins. More than a decade of experience is packed into this condensed introduction to soccer.

When Kate goes to Rome with her family, she's hoping for a little R and R. The chance to bond with her husband, spend quality time with her kids, and visit her pseudo-family at Forza Scura. In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right. But while Kate may want to take cheesy pictures and buy overpriced souvenirs, the demon population has other plans. And soon Kate and over-eager daughter Allie are thrust into the middle of a demonic feud.

Captain, father, leader, a fearless ambassador for the causes he believes in and a world-class midfielder, Jordan Henderson is all of these things—and it is why he is one of the most widely respected players of his generation. His story will go down in legend but his story also carries an inspirational message for anyone, showing hurdles and barriers won't stop you reaching your goals. In this, his first autobiography, Jordan reveals how an early love for the game as a kid became an all-consuming passion.

He was my best friend's brother. My neighbor. The one person I was never supposed to fall for, until lines got blurred-stolen kisses and lies told to the people we loved most.

This fairy tale gets mixed up. When the Beast can’t get women to love him, he kills them. Beauty, interior designer Jillian Taylor, becomes his next intended victim when, while running with her dog, she interrupts his ritual killing. Jillian catches the eye of another suitor, Police Chief Mark Richards, a man of honor, raising his son alone after being abandoned by a wife who loves show and status more than them. When Mark sees the truly good woman, under what he is afraid is all glamour, love begins to grow. The real question is will Mark be able to save Beauty from the Beast to make his...