Soccer

The insider account of the data revolution that has swept through the modern football world written by one of its key architects, Ian Graham.

This pioneering soccer book chronicles the evolution of the sport and how it has affected the lives of players, coaches, and fans–perfect for those who adore the timeless game.

After an astonishing career-first in Scotland, and then over 27 years with Manchester United Football Club - Sir Alex Ferguson delivers Leading, in which the greatest soccer coach of all time will analyze the pivotal leadership decisions of his 38 years as a manager....

As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. Join Sarina as outlines her winning strategies and shares invaluable insight and her unique philosophy....

Ruud Gullit knows better than anyone else that to understand soccer you have to understand strategy....

Technique, speed, and tactical execution are crucial components of winning soccer, but it is mental toughness that marks out the very best players - the ability to play when pressure is highest, the opposition is strongest, and fear is greatest....

Written by Dan Blank, Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because You’re a Girl is one of the most inspirational stories ever written for the female athlete....

"Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players" is more than a book; it's a mentor who guides you through competitive sports' ups and downs. Equip yourself with the tools to handle the psychological demands of soccer and set a foundation for success that will last a lifetime.

In 2015, FIFA - the multibillion dollar governing body of the world's most-loved sport - was brought down by allegations of industrial-scale bribes, kickbacks, money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion....

¡Despierta el potencial futbolístico de tu hijo con "Futbolista en Casa: La Guía Completa para Padres de Futbolistas"! Escrito por un exfutbolista profesional con amplia experiencia en la formación de jóvenes talentos, este libro es el compañero perfecto para ayudarte a impulsar su carrera...

The inside story of Mikel Arteta’s astonishing transformation of Arsenal...

For three extraordinary seasons at Bayern Munich, Marti Perarnau was given total access around the German super club - to its players, its backroom staff, its board members....

Narrated by Stephen Hogan and introduced by Roy Keane....

Liverpool's brand of football (soccer) has revived a sleeping giant, energized its vast army of fans, entertained crowds at home and all over the world, and redefined coaching excellence. Now Pep tells the inside story of a season which, even by LFC standards, has been truly sensational....

Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported account of the intertwined sagas and legacies of two of the greatest soccer players of all time—Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—examining how their rivalry has grown from a personal competition....

In a world saturated with books about how to coach soccer, Dan Blank finally gives players a book on how to think it.

Anson Dorrance has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance’s leadership at the University of North Carolina (UNC), the Tar Heels women’s soccer teams have won 22 of the 37 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships....

Football is the world's most popular sport, and the shirts worn by teams and their supporters are its greatest means of cultural expression.

The Masterful, Definitive History of Argentinian Soccer....

With rare and unrivaled access, best-selling coauthor of Soccernomics and longtime Financial Times journalist Simon Kuper tells the story of how FC Barcelona became the most successful club in the world—and how that era is now ending....

In Soccer Grannies, Jean Duffy recounts how she and her team worked to bring the Soccer Grannies to the U.S. after hearing their story. Despite many obstacles that stand in their way, the Soccer Grannies finally arrive, and Jean describes the wonderful friendships and cultural exchanges that follow.

Andrea Pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his generation - a World Cup and Champions League winning playmaker who has redefined his position at the base of midfield....

In a world saturated with books about how to coach soccer, Dan Blank finally gives players a book on how to think it.

The Striker and the Clock is a beautiful examination of the joy and pain of serious athletics, providing an illuminating perspective on the life of an athlete and the pursuit of excellence outside the spotlight....

xGenius explores the interplay between analysis, tactics, and decision-making. It seeks to put the sport of football under the microscope with the aim of getting closer to the ultimate truth of what makes players, managers and teams successful. What, ultimately, wins football matches.

In a sport obsessed with goals, assists, and last touches, The Third Man Is God peels back the veil on football’s most invisible and indispensable figure: the player who doesn’t receive the ball, yet shapes every sequence. Written with clinical detail and a philosopher’s edge, this book confronts the sacred mythologies of the modern game—the cult of the playmaker, the tyranny of the highlight, the false security of patterns—and reveals how the real architecture of success is built not through possession, but through timing, trust, and ghost movement. This isn’t another tactics ...

The Relationist Blueprint is a coaching manifesto for building teams that move with intelligence, connect in layers, and dominate through rhythm. Forget rigid positional systems. This book teaches you how to develop players who read each other, not just the playbook. From rondos that teach anticipation to constraint-led drills that sharpen timing, this is a blueprint for constructing footballers who don’t just run plays—they feel patterns. Designed for serious coaches at all levels, this book walks you through the core principles of relationist football: shared scanning, third-man ...

The 10x10 Domination Program is not a training style. It’s a war protocol. Built on the bones of classic German Volume Training and sharpened for modern lifters who demand real results, this system pushes your physiology and psychology to the edge—then demands more. This is not another “push-pull-legs” ebook filled with fluff, recycled bro-science, and empty hype. This is 12 weeks. 10 sets. 10 reps. One movement at a time. The kind of volume that builds dense muscle, exposes weaknesses, and crushes lifters who try to cheat it. If you flinch, you fail. If you commit, you dominate. ...

30-Minute Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer is exactly what the title promises: the essential, unvarnished, deeply practical primer for anyone thrust—willingly or otherwise—into the chaotic, beautiful world of coaching kids’ soccer. Whether you're a parent wrangled into the role, a teacher doing double-duty, or a sports veteran adjusting to the unpredictable logic of under-10s, this book gives you what you actually need. No fluff. No empty platitudes. Just direct, field-tested advice. In thirty densely packed minutes (give or take), you'll get a crash course in how to run a practice that...

Ready to turn your love for soccer into real money? In Soccer Millionaire, Stephon Smith shares the exact strategies he used to go from broke in Las Vegas to making millions betting on soccer. Whether you're new to sports betting or looking to sharpen your game, this no-fluff guide breaks down winning tactics, bankroll tips, and the best ways to bet on favorites, underdogs, and draws. If you've ever dreamed of making money watching the sport you love, this book is your blueprint. Simple. Straightforward. Profitable.

What sets the very best footballers apart from the rest? It’s not about ability but about being able to perform at your peak level consistently. You train your ability regularly, but do you leave your form down to ‘luck’ and simply hope you have a good game? Thanks to developments in our understanding of how the brain works, you can now effectively train to improve your form by conditioning your thoughts and behaviour in all aspects of your life. This engages the parts of the brain that enable you to perform consistently on the football pitch.

Whether you're a young player eager to sharpen your skills, a coach looking for effective drills and strategies, or a parent wanting to better support your soccer player, The Youth Soccer Handbook is your complete playbook for success—both on and off the field. This audiobook breaks down the fundamentals of soccer into clear, easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from dribbling and passing to shooting and teamwork. You'll not only learn the physical skills needed to succeed but also how to build mental toughness, leadership, and resilience under pressure.

En Jamás me voy a olvidar, Diego Armando Maradona nos lleva a través de su inolvidable consagración en el Mundial de 1986. En este libro revisa y relata en primera persona cómo junto aquel equipo logró algo extraordinario contra todo y contra todos. Esta nueva edición, enriquecida con reflexiones íntimas hasta 2020, ofrece la mirada única del ídolo. Un relato legendario con el estilo inconfundible de Maradona.

Sport — jam-packed as it is with decisions, judgements and predictions, usually made under significant pressure — is the perfect environment for cognitive biases to flourish. If we are to better understand sport, we must better understand why, how and in what circumstances these biases and other thinking oddities operate. In so doing, we will learn why… the decisions of match officials ARE inherently biased pundits are so bad at making predictions sporting form can appear and disappear in an instant people behave differently in crowds managers are sacked at the drop of a hat we bet ...

In Soccer Grannies, Jean Duffy, a soccer-playing mom herself, recounts how she and her team set to work to bring the Soccer Grannies to the U.S. after hearing their incredible story. Despite many obstacles that stand in their way, the Soccer Grannies finally arrive, and Jean describes the wonderful friendships and cultural exchanges that follow. But Soccer Grannies tells more than just the physical journey of the South African women; it also details the Grannies’ personal journeys, sharing poignant insights into the realities of women living in South Africa.