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"Sports Illustrated Kids spotlights soccer's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book for young sports fans. Megan Rapinoe's statue pose. Lionel Messi's body feint. The Ronaldo Chop. These are some of soccer's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more--from the athletes who made them famous to their history within the game. Created in collaboration...
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The greatest goals... The most spectacular saves... Meet the top 40 soccer stars of all time! Relive Ronaldo's most memorable moments, learn about Messi's legendary left foot, meet the youngest-ever World Cup goal scorer, Pelé, and see the some of the most spectacular saves in history. Every player is a winner in their own way, but who will you choose as your hero? Jam-packed full of fun footie facts about who each legend played for, how many goals...
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From the World Cup to the Olympics to professional leagues, soccer is the most popular sport in world. Learn more about the greatest moments in Olympic soccer history with chapters covering the best matches for men's and women's Olympic soccer. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary.
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This newly updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world soccer. What's more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest...
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Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a...
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"This title compares classic star Pelé and contemporary champion Lionel Messi. From scoring and field skills to trophies and stardom, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the field. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time soccer hero."--Publisher's marketing.
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