Football Soccer

Je viens d'apprendre qu'on déménage. Au moment où je suis au sommet de ma carrière de joueur de soccer! Tu imagines? Je dois laisser tomber mon équipe et recommencer à zéro... Et tu sais comment s'appelle mon futur village? BALLON! Hé oui! Mes parents trouvent que c'est parfait pour un mordu de soccer comme moi. Selon eux, c'est un signe que ce village est fait pour moi. Parce qu'à Ballon, tout le monde doit jouer au soccer, non? Moi, je ne sais pas pourquoi, mais j'ai un mauvais pressentiment....

Narrated by Stephen Hogan and introduced by Roy Keane. In an 18-year playing career for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United (under Sir Alex Ferguson) and Celtic, Roy Keane dominated every midfield he led to glory. Aggressive and highly competitive, his attitude helped him to excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005.

Barcelona's style of play—pressing and possessing—is the single biggest influence on modern soccer. In The Barcelona Inheritance, Jonathan Wilson reveals how and why this came to pass, offering an analysis of the evolution of soccer tactics and style. In the late 1990s, Johan Cruyff's Dream Team was disintegrating and the revolutionary manager had departed, but his style birthed to a new generation of thinkers, including Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho. Today, their teams top the Premier League, marking the latest installment in a rivalry that can be traced back 25 years.

Ruud Gullit knows better than anyone else that to understand soccer you have to understand strategy. When he started playing soccer, his only "strategy" was to get the ball, outrun everyone else to the other end of the field, and score. At first it served him well, but as he advanced through the sport, he learned that it takes much more than speed to make a winning team.

Mohamed Salah has competed at the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. His speed, smarts, and skill have made him a top player on soccer fields around the world. Meet this top-scoring footballer as he strikes at victory.

The Bailey School soccer team hasn't had a lot of success, but their new coach seems like the woman to help whip them into shape. Coach Graves is a little rough around the edges, but she's good at what she does. That is until a strange old lady turns up at one of their practices. After that, Coach Graves has a vacant look in her eyes, mumbles and groans in response to the kids, and moves like she's back from the dead.

From the funny to the poignant, this book has been specifically curated with great soccer stories for children who are just embarking on their journey through this beautiful sport. Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or just enjoy a good story, The Most Amazing Soccer Stories—for Kids! is sure to keep both parents and children entertained.

Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault, and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track and field events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

Ça y est: ma mère est folle! Sais-tu ce qu'elle a dit au maire, quand il a débarqué pendant la finale du tournoi? Qu'elle allait se présenter contre lui aux élections! Hé oui, tu as bien lu! Elle veut devenir mairesse de Ballon. Parce que de cette façon, elle pourra abolir le règlement qui interdit le soccer une fois pour toutes! Le problème, c'est qu'elle n'y connaît rien en politique. L'autre obstacle auquel elle fera face...est Dick Tateur. Il déteste l'idée de perdre. Même que personne n'a jamais osé essayer de le remplacer.

For three extraordinary seasons at Bayern Munich, Marti Perarnau was given total access around the German super club - to its players, its backroom staff, its board members and, above all, its manager, Pep Guardiola. In the follow-up to his critically acclaimed account of Guardiola's first full season at Bayern, Pep Confidential, Perarnau now lifts the lid on the Catalan's whole tenure in Bavaria.

Do you know how to play soccer? Soccer is a popular sport all around the world! Learn the skills to play—running, dribbling, blocking, trapping and kicking the ball to score a goal. Learn about the scientific forces on the ball. What special equipment do soccer players wear on the field? What special tricks can be dangerous or hard to learn? Let’s play!

This collection includes The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard, Mystery of the Wild West Bandit, and The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch.

Je viens à peine d'arriver à Ballon que je me retrouve à la tête d'une mission secrète! Il paraît même que c'est le destin qui m'a mené vers le village! Imagine-toi que les habitants m'attendaient afin de lancer LA grande opération. L'Opération Phénix, comme l'oiseau qui peut renaître de ses cendres. On me dit que je suis l'ÉLU, un genre de sauveur qui trouvera une façon de ramener le soccer au village.

Women's soccer is a game that has often been relegated to the margins in a world fixated on gender differences above passion and talent. It is a game that could attract 50,000 fans to a stadium in the 1920s, was later banned by England's Football Association grounds for being "unsuitable for females," and has emerged as a global force in the modern era with the US Women's National Team leading the charge. A Woman's Game traces this arc of changing attitudes, increasing professionalism, and international growth.

Soccer is a popular sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning the basics about rules, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can even practice a key skill to have more fun on the pitch.

The story of one of the greatest footballers of all time, Barcelona and Argentina's Lionel Messi. Despite all the fame and adulation, remarkably little is known about Lionel Messi, the modest and intensely private footballing genius. Just how did the boy from Rosario, Argentina, become the world's greatest player? Guillem Balague has had unprecedented access to Messi's inner circle: his coaches, teammates and family. In addition, Pep Guardiola has provided exclusive analysis of the player. The result is an authoritative and compelling account of the wonderful mystery that is Messi.

The last time Canada qualified for a men's World Cup was in 1986. For a generation afterwards, the Canadian national men's soccer team struggled in obscurity, an afterthought in a country that was not yet soccer-mad. The twenty-first century brought a wave of soccer passion and expertise to this frozen country—and a crop of new superstar players who lifted the forgotten team into the international spotlight.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Play as a successful soccer player. This means that you accept the huge responsibility of being the midfielder and commit to playing well. This position can lead the team to either victory or crushing defeat. Like most things in life, it's up to you to choose which direction you go. The tasks of a midfielder are critical on the field. The midfielder must be able to move the ball selectively, build strong attacks, defend the ball skillfully, and go the extra mile to score as many goals as possible.

New-kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the soccer field when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and he's hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javi's solo act ruin the team's chances at making the state championship?

Learn to: Get a handle on soccer rules and regulations. Grasp the basic moves and plays. Improve dribbling, passing, and other skills. Appreciate this popular pastime. Learn the basics, improve your game knowledge, and reach your soccer playing goals. Do you get a kick out of soccer? Whether you're a youth league player, a soccer parent, or a World Cup fan, here at last is the book you've been waiting for.