| ISBN |
9780753447840 (paperback) |
| Name |
Gifford, Clive author. |
| Title |
The football encyclopedia / author, Clive Gifford ; illustrations, Peter Liddiard, Sudden Impact Media. |
| Published |
London : Kingfisher, 2022. |
| ©2022 |
| Description |
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm |
| Notes |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
Capturing the triumph and despair of key moments in world football, this book is packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful footballers - old and new - from Beckham to Messi, Pele to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best international and national teams to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including Brazil, Manchester United, Barcelona and Spain. All the drama of the 'beautiful game' is fully analysed with dynamic full-spread photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, while each chapter includes links to websites, providing a valuable access point to databases of players, international results, all the major tournaments, and club histories. Includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of football, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. |
| Target audience note |
7+ years old. |
| Subjects |
Soccer -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile |
| Soccer -- Juvenile literature |
| Other Names |
Liddiard, Peter illustrator. |
| Added Corporate Names |
Sudden Impact Media Ltd. illustrator. |
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