Football Soccer

In a tiny, decaying aluminum smelting town in southern Tajikistan, a short drive from a raging war zone, Afghanistan take on Palestine in the first Asian qualifier for 2014's World Cup in Brazil. Every player on both teams is risking something by playing: Their careers, their families, even their lives. Thirty-One Nil is the story of how footballers from all corners of the globe begin their journey chasing a place at the World Cup Finals.

¿Estás listo para llevar tu juego de fútbol al siguiente nivel? ¿O simplemente estás buscando formas de mejorar a tu equipo? Este libro puede ayudar a resolver tus problemas. El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo. En el verano de 2018 se celebran en Rusia las últimas finales de la Copa Mundial, en las que participan algunos de los mejores (y quizás más afortunados) equipos del mundo. La competición verá a los equipos divididos en miniligas, según sus clasificaciones mundiales y un sorteo. Los dos primeros equipos de cada grupo pasan a las fases eliminatorias.

On March 21, 2015, Leicester City lost their sixth game in eight matches. Without a victory for two months, they were rock bottom of the English Premier League, heading for certain relegation to the lower division, and about to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime financial bonanza of TV money and opportunity. As usual, London and Manchester would clean up, the rich would get richer, and the hopes of the small, overlooked, multicultural city would sink. But Leicester started to win. They stayed up; and in the new season they kept on winning.

¡Gol! El fútbol es uno de los deportes más populares del mundo. Aprende cómo se juega en esta introducción al juego en español. El texto y las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea una excelente opción para los oyentes principiantes de no ficción.

Aus der Tiefe des Raums muss das Runde immer ins Eckige ... Der Profifußball kann große Krisen meistern: Auch die Corona-Pandemie war nicht in der Lage, die beliebteste Sportart der Welt in die Knie zu zwingen. Die Show ging trotz des Virus weiter. Nach der Pandemie kam der Ball dann wieder richtig ins Rollen, und zwar so, als hätte es Corona nie gegeben. Neue Entwicklungen zeichnen sich am Fußballhorizont ab. So ist der Frauenfußball plötzlich en vogue.

A profoundly personal, warmly nostalgic and deliciously funny memoir by the legendary Sky Sports anchorman Jeff Stelling, chronicling a life spent obsessing about 'The Beautiful Game' ever since he was a little boy, and underpinned by a deeply rooted love of football and of people. Saturday Afternoon Fever is Stelling's moving and fascinating memoir: a love letter to the game that has shaped and defined him, as it has millions of other football fans across the UK.

König Otto auf dem Thron. Der Kaiser in New York. Ein Torhüter als Wrestler. Fußball war immer schon mehr als nur Fußball. Deshalb macht sich Lucas Vogelsang auf den Weg, an die Ränder des Spiels, zu den Helden von einst, trifft Paul Gascoigne und Vinnie Jones in England, Mehmet Scholl in München und Rehhagels rechte Hand in Thessaloniki. Er tanzt mit Beckenbauer und Pelé im Studio 54, wirft sich mit Tim Wiese in den Ring und geht mit Häßler, Legat und Hartwig in den Dschungel. So sind seine NACHSPIELZEITEN eine Reise durch die Bilder und Biografien.

Dear England: The Real Story of the Three Lions Rebirth delves into Southgate's turbulent journey to being hired as England manager, to his emergence as a waistcoated cult figure and becoming the country's most successful manager since Sir Alf Ramsey. Award-winning football writers Jonathan Northcroft and Rob Draper have had extraordinary access to the England team during Southgate's tenure and take us behind the scenes as they exclusively interview key backroom staff and players.

El fútbol es un juego, una pasión, una forma de agregación social, un negocio; y, por todo ello, también una eficaz herramienta de control sobre las masas. Gracias a su inigualable capacidad de crear mitos, a su épica intrínseca, este deporte ha sido explotado desde sus albores como arma de propaganda ideológica y, más recientemente, también comercial. Los primeros en darse cuenta de su inmenso poder de sugestión fueron quizá los regímenes totalitarios del siglo XX, que, en su afán de calar transversalmente en todos los estratos de la sociedad.

En este libro puedes acercarte al mundo futbolístico de una manera sencilla y amena. Su brevedad no limita su contenido, que incluye los antecedentes, torneos y mundiales, además de enumerar a los mejores goleadores y jugadores de este deporte. Asimismo, podrás encontrar datos curiosos, económicos y estadísticos sobre el futbol.

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. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just enjoy a good story, The Most Amazing Football Stories - for Kids! is sure to keep both parents and children entertained.

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.

Are you a fan of American football? Do you want to start following or playing the game and need to know more? This bundle is perfect for beginners to this great game! American football is one of the most popular sports on the planet and is played and watched every week by millions of people. From high schools and colleges, through to local and professional league, its popularity never ceases to diminish. Playing and watching is one thing, but mastering the game is another matter altogether.

Ich habe mich immer gelangweilt, wenn ich die Fußballspiele meiner Freundin gesehen habe. Doch nach einem Spiel lud sie ein paar Mitglieder ihrer Mannschaft ein, und sie machten mich zur Cheerleaderin. Von einem Kleid bis hin zu Pom-Poms musste ich alles machen, was sie sagten.

Sadio Mané is one of Liverpool FC's 'Fab Four'. Along with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shakiri, Sadio's goals have helped make Liverpool the deadliest attacking team in the Premier League. Since he moved to the Premier League, Sadio has been setting the bar to new heights - from scoring the fastest hat-trick in history to becoming the most expensive African footballer ever. There is no stopping the Fab Four, and the sky is the limit for Sadio Mané.

A Rodolfo no le gusta jugar al fútbol. Y lo cierto es que no se le da bien. Aunque todos a su alrededor se empeñen en que aprenda. Pero Rodolfo sabe hacer otras cosas, posee la magia de las palabras y es capaz de tocar el corazón de las personas. Solo tiene que encontrar su propio camino.

For everyone in Britain, Motty, like Pele and Maradona, needs no other introduction. As the nation's best-known football commentator, he has had an unparalleled insight into sports broadcasting and the ups and downs of the game. With a career spanning over 40 years and 2,000 matches, including commentating on six World Cup Finals, Motson's time in the commentary box includes some unforgettable anecdotes.

Revered in Newcastle and the North-East, Sir Bobby Robson is a man whose fame knows no boundaries and who enjoys phenomenal popularity. His hugely successful playing days with Fulham and West Brom in the 1950s and 1960s, his 20 England caps and his brilliant management career over the past 38 years mean that he has inspired generations of fans.

I've always been bored watching my girlfriend's soccer matches. After a game, she invited some of her teammates over, and they made me into a cheerleader. From a dress to pom-poms, I had to do whatever they said. This short, gender-swap role play has feminization, first-time sissy action and lots of adult fun.

How does a sheet of plastic become a soccer ball? Follow each step in the process - from strengthening the plastic to boxing up a brand new ball - in this fascinating book!