Sports Soccer

So many coaching books require complex equipment, copious resources, and fantastic facilities. In writing Practice Soccer at Home, we are seeking to offer a guide for those times when we train alone, in our backyard, with little more than a ball and our immediate environment.

One of the worst mistakes you can do when it comes to trying out for a club is to pick a club where you would never be able to play in. Even if you make it through the tryout and actually get a place in the squad, you would never be able to compete with the other players because they are just too skilled. In this book, I will explain how to avoid this trap and actually tryout out for a club where you have a chance to compete with the starting elevens.

I've been playing soccer for a long time, and believe me; I've made plenty of mistakes along the way. Every mistake taught me something, but sometimes the costs were a little higher than I wanted to pay at the time. Look, there's no instant way to be as good as Pele was in his prime or being able to steal the show like Beckham! But you can get started today. That's why I'm taking what I've learned and packing it into a fun, straightforward audio guide for you to listen to and put into practice immediately.

When Leah unearths a mysterious time capsule in her local park with her two best friends Mimi and George, she opens up a whole new world of adventure. Transported a hundred years back in time, she finds a women's football team in crisis. Can she and her friends lead them back to victory? The odds are against them, but time is on their side!

In this book, Gyan bares his soul. He seeks no sympathy; he simply wants his side of an often-one-sided story to be heard, introducing us to names, people and influences we did not know before.

Este es un libro sobre el partido de fútbol más legendario de la historia: el del 22 de junio de 1986, en el Mundial de México, cuando la selección argentina enfrentó a Inglaterra y le ganó con dos goles de Maradona, uno convertido con la mano, el otro inscripto en el firmamento de las obras de arte.

This book tells the story of women's football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. The game might have once been banned because of its popularity – find out about the subversive women who kept organising their teams and matches despite the prohibition, who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today's stars flourish.

Felix Brych hat in seiner langen Karriere alles erreicht, was man sich als Schiedsrichter wünschen kann. Er hat Bundesliga, Champions-League, Europa- und Weltmeisterschaften gepfiffen. 2017 und 2021 wurde er Weltschiedsrichter des Jahres. Dabei ist Schiedsrichtersein keine dankbare Aufgabe. Der Perfektionsanspruch, höchst emotionale Erwartungshaltungen und extreme Öffentlichkeit einerseits sowie eine starke Präsenz unter Persönlichkeiten auf dem Platz, beständige Kritik der Öffentlichkeit und die notwendige Akzeptanz von Fehlbarkeit andererseits, sind außergewöhnlich.

«Quando sono in campo, sentire di essere amato mi dà una carica impressionante. Ma anche l’odio mi trasmette tanto. Quando mi fanno incazzare, vado a un livello superiore: sono più attento, più concentrato, più forte, più desideroso di dimostrare qualcosa. Se mi odiano, mi migliorano. Per questo, partite come i derby mi caricano a mille e mi riempiono di una rabbia speciale che mi porta più in alto. Ma oggi ho molto più controllo di un tempo, quand’ero giovane.»

'While the beautiful game has taught me a lot, becoming King of the Jungle got me thinking... I’ve had quite a life outside of football too. The World According to Harry is my take on the important things ­- from what makes true team spirit and not forgetting your East End roots, to the joys of jam roly-poly and knowing how lucky I am to have met a girl like Sandra. I can’t claim to be clued up on showbiz, but I’m certainly not short of a story or two.'

De día juegan al fútbol, de noche son superhéroes. En Nakatomi, se inaugura la central nuclear más grande (y peligrosa) de Europa. Para celebrarlo, el alcalde ha tenido una idea estrambótica: Organizar el mejor torneo de fútbol infantil jamás disputado en nuestro país.

It’s the first day of school for Zoe, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school’s soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Zoe, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different—and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches kids how to look inside themselves to find self-acceptance and the confidence to achieve any goal.

As an energetic six-year-old, Beth Mead was taken to a weekly local football session by her mum. Finding a passion for the game, Beth often found herself as the only girl on the team. Despite being laughed at for this, she let her natural talent do the talking. At 16, Mead was signed to Sunderland where she made a name for herself as a top goalscorer. Putting off offers from Arsenal until she completed her university degree, Mead continued juggling work, study and football until she graduated. She then signed to Arsenal and earned a place as a Lioness, representing the England national team.

Born into a footballing family, Leah Williamson followed in the footsteps of her mother who cut her hair short so she could play with the boys. Williamson began playing at Scot Youth, a boys' team in Bletchley, quickly becoming their star striker. Williamson went on to join Rushden & Diamonds Centre of Excellence, before joining Arsenal at the age of nine, where she has remained, making her senior team debut in 2014 at the age of 17. Representing England since 2010, Williamson has played at an international level since the age of 13, and was made permanent captain of the Lionesses in 2022.

Ella, Georgia and Nikita have learned so much from football that can apply to everyday life. From joining a new squad to stepping up to take a penalty, from getting back up when life (or a footballer) knocks you down to going after your goals. With the true stories of how they got to where they are today and with tons of practical tips, this book will help you embrace who you are, ignite your spark and encourage you go after your dreams (whether that's on or off the pitch).

In the summer of 2014, Tim Howard became an overnight sensation after more than 10 years as one of America's leading professional soccer players. His record-breaking 15 saves for the United States national team against Belgium in the World Cup electrified a nation that had only recently woken up to the Beautiful Game after decades of hibernation. In this inspiring and candid memoir, the beloved US and Everton goalkeeper finally allows himself to do something that he would never do on the field: He drops his guard.

Pünktlich zum 125. Jubiläum des Hauptstadtklubs ist endlich der richtige Zeitpunkt für ein besonderes Projekt gekommen. Mit vielen exklusiven Interviews, Reportagen, Musiktiteln und O-Tönen bietet das erste und einzige Hörbuch von Hertha BSC mit 150 Minuten Spielzeit spannende und informative Unterhaltung für jeden eingefleischten Fan und jeden sportinteressierten Zuhörer. Die Texte für das Hörbuch stammen aus der Feder von Michael Jahn.

Dass es in der Welt des Fußballs immer weniger um den Sport und immer mehr um schmutzige Geschäfte geht, ahnen die Fans nicht erst seit den Skandalen um die Fifa und die vermeintlich gekaufte WM 2006 in Deutschland. Die "Football Leaks" bieten nun erstmals Einblicke in die Schattenwelt der Branche, offenkundig wird die grenzenlose Gier, die hinter den Kulissen des Weltfußballs herrscht.

This is a truthful and enlightening biography, told from the heart. It includes new revelations, which will shock and intrigue fans. It features high-quality full-colour photos. Darren Anderton's story is of a kid who grows up to live the dream of being a professional footballer at the highest level.

Professional football in the modern era is played every bit as much in the mind as on the pitch. More and more it's becoming clear that natural talent is nowhere near enough to sustain a career in the modern game. Players need to be smart; not academically but in terms of their thinking. The ones who are dedicated, with mental resilience and a winner's psychology are prospering and will continue to do so as the game evolves. The stupid footballer is dead.