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There’s Evil Lurking in the Stands“An intense thriller linking football to the resurgence of right wing extremism by an author who has straddled the worlds of international football and modern Germany society.” -- Tariq Panja, New York Times journalist Racism has reared its ugly head across the globe, and the terraces are no exception. When a young refugee is murdered in broad daylight, it seems like just another blot on the society -- a group of racist thugs with a grievance that went too far. But when Annabelle Green is pulled into the chaos, she starts to unravel something far more...

This is the story of the greatest achievement in the history of international football. After decades of failure, Spain won the European Championship in 2008 and then the World Cup in 2010. At Euro 2012 they became the first team to win three consecutive tournament titles. Graham Hunter was inside the dressing room as the players celebrated after the finals of the World Cup and Euro 2012.

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 ...

It's the summer of 2011, and Colin Sweeney is in a rut. He is in a job he hates and has just split up from his long-term girlfriend. A passionate football fan, at least things are looking up on that front. His team recently won their first trophy in 35 years, and are expected to challenge for a league title. Having thrown himself into the fortunes of his club, Colin decides to chronicle the journey of a fan during the 2011/12 season. What it means to follow your team, and the stresses and pressures of a life where your mood depends on the fortunes of others. It proves to be a journey of ...

Discover the stories of some of football's most iconic moments! From the funny to the poignant, this book has been specifically curated with great football stories for children who are just embarking on their journey through this beautiful sport.

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 ...

Roddy Collins is a football man—now in the sixth decade of a career as a player (at 16 clubs), manager (12 clubs) and commentator. And he is a funny man: an unequalled raconteur with a sharp eye for the absurdities of the professional game and spectacular recall. He has made friends wherever he has gone, along with some high-quality enemies. When John Delaney said he could get Roddy a job if he'd just stop criticising him, Roddy replied that he'd 'rather dig holes in the road'.

Blackthorne FC were on the way out. They had no more money to pay the bills, and had lost just about everything. Points had been deducted from their tally and they were relegated to League 2. With only 15 registered players and abandoned by their chairman, they were heading to the High Court. Out of nowhere an American lottery winner steps in to save the club. He sets right to work trying to revitalise a football club everyone tells him is finished. Adding a radio and television station to his purchases, the new chairman Robert tries to breathe life into the club and community. With a bare-...

Tras recorrer más de 100 países cubriendo los eventos deportivos más importantes del planeta, Alberto Lati sin duda demostrará porqué el futbol es un fenómeno cultural más complejo de lo que imaginamos, al tiempo que contagiará a los oyentes el gozo de viajar.

Football star "Tank" Armstrong has one goal: win another championship. But when the new kid, Marco Santiago, claims to be a football player, Tank and his teammates find it hard to believe. Linebacker Biff Taylor invites Marco to practice on the football field to embarrass him and eventually Tank joins in.

During his time as a broadcaster, Kevin Day has spoken to thousands of football fans. He has interviewed countless players and managers from across the generations and he has spent thousands of hours crossing the country on trains, planes, automobiles and coaches, watching football at all levels. This book is the result of that: a tale of being chased down a railway line at Cardiff, an account of interviewing George Best, a story of an 80-year-old lady getting her first Hull City tattoo - quite simply, a tale of football.

From the heart-warming story of a player whose dying daughter asked him to leave the cancer ward to play in a European final, to the hilarious tale of a national team almost getting arrested for misunderstanding a word in English.

If you want something done, ask a busy person. Kate Conner could kill whoever first said that. As if the full-time mom, part-time demon hunter didn’t have enough to do, she’s now been given a third job—as headmistress at a special academy for up-and-coming slayers. Kate’s first charge? Her own teenage daughter Allie, who thanks to her unique heritage, has more power than either she or Kate understands. And definitely more than either knows how to use.

Looking for the perfect gift for a young soccer star? Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or just because, Soccer Success Playbook is the ideal present for any child aged 8-12 who dreams of improving their skills and becoming a soccer champion! This playbook is packed with 70 essential skills, drills, and winning strategies designed specifically for kids. It’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything from mastering ball control and perfecting passing techniques to advanced tactics and team dynamics.

True Genius is the definitive family-backed account of his remarkable career published to coincide with what would have been his 75th birthday. The games, the goals, the glory. This is the untold story. Written by celebrated Manchester United author Wayne Barton, this biography goes into unparalleled depth to tell the complete story for the first time of how the lad from Cregagh, Northern Ireland, became the game's first superstar. Barton has trawled the archives and spoken to a host of former team-mates, managers, friends and close family to tell his story.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the boy who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Although he now faces a new challenge at Paris Saint-Germain, it was his years playing for Barcelona, in a fearsome attacking trident alongside Messi and Suarez, that made him a legend across the world. This is the heart-warming true story of Neymar's road to glory.

The explosive autobiography from the brilliant and controversial footballer Luis Suarez. Luis Suárez was a young boy already in love with football by the time his family moved from the countryside to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. The guile and trickery of the street kid made an impact with the country's biggest club, Nacional, before he was spotted by Dutch scouts who brought him to Europe.

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.

Tryouts can be scary. Not having the steps to ensure the coach likes what they see can make them hard. In fact, there are things that soccer players do that prevent them from standing out. There is no such thing as a perfect tryout, but there are actions you can take that will ensure the coach wants you on their team. Sadly, most people do more harm than good when attempting to make the team because they don’t know how to look better than the other players.

With the collapse of the euro, the inner city riots, the suicide bombs on the trains and the national public service strikes, the Olympic Games have been transferred from Europe to a safer and more stable venue -- South Africa. Exiled in America, Kirsty, Scotland’s only representative, is reunited with Arsenal and England striker Suzie in Team GB, which fortunately has not been drawn in the same group as Killer Kev’s Fiji (who have already scalped New Zealand in the qualifiers). Other characters from the earlier books reappear too in this final book of the series: the D-list soap star ...