Found insideWhere did the passion that fueled his success originate? This book examines the life of Pelé to find the answers. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about soccer. He hopes that through these stories, and beautiful photographs by Jorge Monteiro, you will get to know Cristiano Ronaldo a little better. But as international bestselling author Simon Kuper writes in Ajax, The Dutch, The War: Soccer in Europe During the Second World War, the story of soccer in Holland cannot be understood without investigating what really occurred in this ... Based on original interviews with over 50 current and former players and coaches, this book celebrates these remarkable women and their achievements against all odds. Including an indispensable bibliography on the key World Cup texts, this volume is an essential reference for soccer fans, players, and researchers alike. Ray McManus and his team at Sportsfile have been there through the decades, passionately following the boys in green and capturing the essence of this physical, punishing sport and those who play it. The Making of the Women's World Cup details the most incredible tales from previous Women's World Cups, including: Carli Lloyd's 13-minute hat trick and the worldwide movement set off by 2015 How Japan made their country smile for the first ... Found insideNow Luca Caioli, author of biographies of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, asks: ‘Who is the greatest of them all?’ Comparing their contrasting styles, stories, records and awards, he gives you everything you need to decide who comes out on ... Through the prism of soccer, this book explores the struggle for women’s rights abroad, in countries as diverse as Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, and Iran. 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This fact-packed guide contains a comprehensive record of the skills, achievements and statistics of all those who played in the Barclaycard Premiership, Coca-Cola Football League Championship, and Divisions One and Two during the 2006-07 ... Messi is a revealing portrait of football’s most exciting star, updated to include the electrifying 2012/13 season in which the humble young sportsman rewrote the record books to the delight of fans across the globe. Found insideThis book brings together leading international researchers to survey the current state of the global football industry, exploring contemporary themes and issues in the marketing of football around the world. This is not meant to be a definitive selection of all-time greats; other writers might have chosen different players. Rather, the authors come together almost like a group of friends discussing players after a game. The Olympic gold medal-winning soccer player details her path to success, from her childhood in California to her time on the United States' National team. While kicking a ball through the dusty streets of his Brazilian hometown, young Edson Arantes do Nascimento was given the nickname Pelé so casually that no one remembers its meaning. This book explores the role of FIFA in brokering the development of football in Africa and its relationship with that continent's football associations and regional governing body. In addition to chronicling the history of the team as a whole, this book offers mini profiles and photographs of some of the best players over the years, including Julie Foudy, Amy Rodriguez, Hope Solo, and Mia Hamm. An updated alphabetical list of records held in various sports from aerobatics to yachting. Football fans always agree on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele. 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