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Britannica Guide to Soccer.
Title:
Britannica Guide to Soccer.
Author:
Publishing, Britannica Educational.
ISBN:
9781615305810
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (194 pages)
Series:
The World of Sports
Contents:
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The History of Soccer -- The Early Years -- Professionalism -- International Competition -- Chapter 2: Soccer Around The World -- Europe -- North And Central America And The Caribbean -- South America -- Africa -- Asia And Oceania -- Spectator Problems -- Chapter 3: Play of The Game -- Equipment And The Field -- Fouls -- Rules -- Strategy And Tactics -- Chapter 4: Notable Soccer Clubs From Around The World -- Europe -- AC Milan -- Ajax -- Arsenal -- AS Roma -- Bayern Munich -- Celtic -- Chelsea FC -- Dynamo Kiev -- FC Barcelona -- Inter Milan -- Juventus -- Liverpool FC -- Manchester United -- Olympique De Marseille -- Rangers -- Real Madrid -- Red Star Belgrade -- Africa And South America -- AL-Ahly -- Boca Juniors -- Sao Paulo FC -- Chapter 5: Past Soccer Greats -- Europe -- Viv Anderson -- Roberto Baggio -- Franz Beckenbauer -- George Best -- Giorgio Chinaglia -- Laurie Cunningham -- Eusebio -- Oliver Kahn -- Lothar Matthäus -- Sir Stanley Matthews -- Bobby Moore -- Michel Platini -- Hristo Stoichkov -- Marco Van Basten -- Lev Yashin -- Africa -- Abedi Ayew Pelé -- Salif Keita -- Roger Milla -- George Weah -- South America -- Alfredo DI Stefano -- Garrincha -- José Manuel Moreno -- Rivaldo -- Romário -- Ronaldo -- Chapter 6: Soccer's Current Stars -- Europe And The U.S. -- Michael Ballack -- David Beckham -- Fabio Cannavaro -- Landon Donovan -- Steven Gerrard -- Thierry Henry -- Birgit Prinz -- Cristiano Ronaldo -- Wayne Rooney -- Xavi -- Africa And South America -- EL Hadji Diouf -- Didier Drogba -- Michael Essien -- Samuel Eto'o -- Diego Forlán -- Lionel Messi -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Soccer Championship Winners -- FIFA Men's World Cup Results -- FIFA Women's World Cup Results -- European Championship Results -- Copa América Results -- African Cup of Nations Results.

Asian Cup Results -- UEFA Champions League Results -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
Although it assumes different monikers in various parts of the world and has appeared in various incarnations over time, the game of soccer has retained a great deal of its original character. While it is ostensibly simple in terms of equipment and rules, soccer has inspired skill, strategy, and pure athleticism that have allowed the professional sport to evolve. The history of soccer and the biographies of game-changing players who have kept fans riveted game after game are chronicled in this lively volume.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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