The Football Encyclopedia

Read about superstar players from Jude Bellingham and Sam Kerr to Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka. Follow your favourite teams in the Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions, from the FA Cup and the Copa América to the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA EUROs. The book now features expanded material on women’s football, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. It’s packed with pictures and profiles of the world’s most skilful players – old and new. Over 50 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the England men’s and women’s teams. All the drama of the “beautiful game” is fully analysed with dynamic full-spread photos and artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, and there is in-depth coverage of every aspect of football, including rules and skills; fans and the media; coaches and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.