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The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all here.

Discover the 44 guidelines that shape the path of all successful goalkeepers! Ever thought about improving your skills between the three bars? Ever asked what you need to become great? This book will answer it all for you by showing you by examples the 44 things that successful goalkeepers do in order to mark their names in the history of modern football (soccer).

Michele è poco più che un ragazzino, gioca da centravanti e sta per esordire in serie A. La notte prima del grande giorno lui e il vecchio massaggiatore Manon si raccontano i debutti dei campioni, da Buffon a Messi, da Totti a Maldini, da Ibrahimovic a Pato e Balotelli; e le prodezze di pelé e Maradona, assi senza età e senza tempo. Un libro di storie, emozioni, aneddoti, gol spettacolari e parate memorabili.

Soccer is a game of habits...and the wrong habits get punished once your opponent intercepts the careless pass you continue to make over and over again. Mastering your soccer game means stepping out of the hamster wheel you´ve been living in for years. If you want to instantly level up your game, all you need to do is follow the simple formula of strategies to improve your habits you never even notice.

In order to increase the success of your soccer kick, you will need to have a plan before the ball reaches your feet. I will explain how you should think in order to gain the most advantage from your plan. This is something every soccer player should know, and if you have been wondering why your kicking is very poor, this could likely be the answer to your questions!

Discover dribbling secrets that will transform you into a dribbling wiz today!

Got a kid with burning desire to be the next Thierry Henry? Do you want to give the child your two cents about soccer but got nothing? This is a soccer coaching guide to help parents to understand the basics, techniques, and relevant skills a young soccer player should learn so as to improve on his game. The guide is aimed at providing relevant resources to the youth soccer coach.

Being a defender in soccer is not easy. In today's modern game, you need to possess both defensive and offensive skills in order to make it to the top. Tackling and clearing the balls is not enough anymore; you must have more skills than that! Many players aren't aware of this, which limits their full potential greatly. Imagine having the potential to rise to the top and reach the largest soccer stadiums, only to fall short and be left behind. That's not a future anyone wants, of course. Thankfully, we can avoid it together.

Do want to be a great GK but need to sharpen your game? An ambitious GK but still don't know how to improve? Today, you can easily learn "by example" what mistakes professional, A-Class goalkeepers avoid in order to reach success between the three bars. Dive your way to the top: Discover what great goalkeepers do to become better than all their peers combined - Petr Cech, Manuel Neuer, Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Cassillass, and more of them.

Are you one of those players who doesn't believe in himself and always gets discourage by his performance during games? In this book I will explain how to really believe in what you are doing on the soccer field, which will indirectly improve your overall performance. By believing in yourself, you will also take several steps in your development and become that successful player you always wanted to be.

Many soccer players new to soccer believe that you have to pose exceptional skills in order to score many goals. This is far from the truth, because even a player with very basic skills can score a lot of goals if he knows how. I will reveal how you can do this as well, even if you have only played soccer a few months.

Gewinner des MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS – ausgezeichnet mit dem von Eltern und Erziehern weltweit anerkannten Preis für herausragende Leistungen im Bereich Kinderliteratur. Sie erwerben hier ein sehr ansprechendes und leicht verständliches Fußballbuch für Kinder über Kampfgeist, Übung und Inspiration, das von Elettra Cudignotto mit wunderschönen Illustrationen versehen wurde. Es ist Teil einer Reihe, kann jedoch problemlos als eigenständiges Buch verwendet werden. Zum Inhalt: Paul, ein einfallsreicher Junge, hat sich vorgenommen der nächste Lionel Messi zu werden.

Gewinner des MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS. – ausgezeichnet mit dem von Eltern und Erziehern weltweit anerkannten Preis für herausragende Leistungen im Bereich Kinderliteratur. Paul, ein aufstrebender Fußballspieler, erlebt das größte Abenteuer seines Lebens: Er reist in den Sommerferien nach London, um an einem Fußballcamp des FC Barcelona teilzunehmen. Er besucht die berühmten Sehenswürdigkeiten Londons, fordert sich selbst und seine Eltern heraus, lernt die Macht der Teamarbeit kennen und tut sein Bestes, um für das Jugendweltturnier des FC Barcelona ausgewählt zu werden.

Além da paixão pelo futebol, brasileiros e argentinos têm em comum a admiração que suas seleções despertam ao redor do planeta. Quando elas entram em campo, param o mundo. Pergunte a um palestino e a um israelense, a um grego e a um turco para qual time torcem na Copa do Mundo, quando o deles não está na disputa. Se não for o Brasil, será a Argentina. Neste audiolivro, os jornalistas brasileiros Ariel Palacios – que vive em Buenos Aires – e Guga Chacra – que já morou lá – contam de forma deliciosa o que é o futebol argentino desde sua história até seu estilo de jogo.

In the heart of North London, beneath the iconic red and white banners, lies a tale of footballing glory, passion, and unwavering commitment. Come on You Gunners!: A Fan’s Brief History of Arsenal Football Club invites you to embark on a captivating journey through the rich and storied history of one of the world's most beloved football clubs. From its humble beginnings on the banks of the Thames, Arsenal FC emerged as a powerhouse in the world of football, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Parlare di sport significa prima di tutto raccontare di persone. Ognuna di queste, sia che abbia vinto le olimpiadi o perso all’ultimo secondo, ha una propria storia. Vergari ha raccontato le sfide più epiche, contrapponendo – divisi da una rete, dal colore di una maglia, di una bandiera o da una corsia – i più grandi dello sport italiano e dei loro avversari.

Celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup and the unstoppable rise of England's legendary Lionesses! Discover the incredible moments and players that have changed the women's game.

Joel Selwood’s remarkable leadership is well-known across AFL football. Selwood will not only go down in history as an icon of the game – a record breaker – but also as a selfless leader who supported his team through one of the club’s most successful periods in its history. After Selwood was made captain of the team in 2012, Geelong made the finals in all but one season, playing in seven preliminary finals and two Grand Finals – culminating in Geelong’s tenth premiership in 2022. Now, for the first time, Selwood tells his story in his own words.

O que é necessário para levar uma equipe ao máximo sucesso e mantê-la no topo por um bom tempo? Sir Alex Ferguson é um dos poucos líderes que sabem de fato a resposta a essa pergunta. Nos 38 anos em que atuou como técnico de futebol, ele alcançou a impressionante marca de 49 troféus e fez do Manchester United uma das maiores marcas do mundo. Nesse audiolivro franco e inspirador, ele revela os segredos por trás de sua carreira repleta de recordes.

Da Pietro Mennea a Roberto Baggio, da Marco Pantani a Valentino Rossi, da Alberto Tomba a Federica Pellegrini, da Valentina Vezzali ai fratelli Abbagnale, dalle più emozionanti vittorie della Ferrari ai trionfi degli azzurri di Enzo Bearzot e Marcello Lippi. Bastano questi nomi per evocare ricordi ed emozioni, esultanze e delusioni cocenti, un comune sentire che ha saputo unire ilnostro Paese, da Nord a Sud.