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.

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

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....

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

In Wenger: My Life and Lessons in Red and White, world-renowned and revolutionary soccer coach Arsène Wenger finally tells his own story for the very first time....

Revised and updated with new material from the paperback edition....

A mazy dribble through the recent history of European soccer, showing how shifting styles and influence have shaped the game....

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....

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

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

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.

The definitive biography and ultimate origin story of Ange Postecoglou, the Premier League's most intriguing new manager and instigator of the 'Angeball' phenomenon that has taken the football world by storm.

"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.

50 Things To Know About Fantasy Premier League, by Zlatko Stefkovski, offers a fun and insightful approach to the game that became the number-one companion piece to the English Premier League....

Football's most prolific and controversial goalscorer has nothing left to prove on the pitch. There is only one Zlatan....

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....

Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl asks: How do some of the game's smartest figures master the craft of soccer? Wahl reveals how elite players and coaches strategize on and off the field....

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, a dream he pursued from the age of just 12 when he left his humble origins on Madeira behind....

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....

Five soccer training books in one. Includes the books: Practice Soccer at Home, Soccer Mastery, Basic Soccer Drills for Kids, Soccer Numbers, and Soccer Defensive Drills....

This in-depth examination of soccer takes listeners on a tour across the world and throughout history, introducing the many people who have attempted to shine a light onto and innovate a sport that, in many ways, is still stuck in the Dark Ages....

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....

Barcelona's style of play—pressing and possessing—is the single biggest influence on modern soccer. In The Barcelona Inheritance, Jonathan Wilson reveals how and why this came to pass, offering an analysis of the evolution of soccer tactics and style....

Jürgen Klopp is the charismatic German manager who single-handedly overthrew the accepted order in German football, taking Borussia Dortmund from nowhere to back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the Champions League final....

Once Upon a Toon offers a unique perspective on life behind the scenes at one of England’s most famous football clubs. No other individual has had the immense privilege of working at Newcastle United in the capacity that Paul Ferris once did: as a player between 1981 and 1986, as a physiotherapist between 1993 and 2006, and finally as a key member of Alan Shearer’s management team in 2009.

MUCKERS: This is the true and often dramatic life story about a very popular northern lad, Eamon Kavanagh, from the busy market town of Bury, and it follows his numerous ups and downs over many decades, including his early career as promising young footballer with Manchester City, which unfortunately became marred following abuse from a trusted football coach. It highlights how he somehow managed to slowly, but successfully, rebuild his life, despite many emotional setbacks, and the loss of family members and friends, to eventually ‘Live the Dream,’ during his eventual retirement to ...

By the fans, for the fans! Why we love United, and why we challenge United. A horrible anniversary to mark, but we can't ignore it. Glazers. Twenty years. @SmnLlyd5 writes for the first time since his excellent book with a fitting piece to go along with a fantastic piece of original art by Brendan/@ChinatownBranch Reds inside for the 5-4, some who left, some who were outside, in the press box and a Lyon fan write up their shared but unique view of it. The bullshit of modern football goes in feet first on more nonsense @carlosartorial on the joy of the Europa run in a league season of gloom....

When Rafael Benitez was appointed manager of under-achieving Liverpool at the start of the 2004-05 season, the reaction of many fans was 'Who the **** is Rafael Benitez?'. After a wonderful spell at Valencia, the Spaniard arrived to take over Liverpool's famous Boot Room, determined to change the club's fortunes and win over a disillusioned Kop. Featuring exclusive interviews with Benitez himself, assistant manager Pako Ayestarán and key first-team players, this is the behind-the-scenes story of Rafa's remarkable success with Liverpool.

During Italia '90 I had the privilege of seeing Italy versus Republic of Ireland in Rome. The Italians beat us on the night but the tables were turned four years later when Ireland thanks to Ray Houghton beat Italy in New York's Giants Stadium during the USA World Cup of 1994. The loss didn't do Italy any harm as they went on to win the tournament and perhaps that sums up Italy and their approach to football. There is a story that Pope John Paul 11 blessed the Irish team (I witnessed that), but in a private audience he also seemingly blessed Schillaci and Donadoni.

No self-respecting Queens Park Rangers fan should be without this, the ultimate travel companion to QPR's away day fixtures. With over 40 years of following his beloved QPR up and down the country, Simon Ingram has created the ultimate fan's-eye history of the club.

A book generated with AI technology that explores Dutch football, whom I first saw in a World Cup Final in 1974 against West Germany. Since then as an Irish fan I've seen them play many times in person, normally in critical games against the Republic of Ireland and at a time when they had players of the calibre of Ruud Gullit, Van Basten, and Frank Rijkaard.

La historia y las ideas del director técnico que refundó la selección y logró la primera copa del mundo para la Argentina. Del Huracán del 73 al Barcelona de Guardiola, de Boca y River hasta los clubes mexicanos donde terminó su carrera, de la grieta menottismo versus bilardismo hasta el papel del Flaco en la Scaloneta.

How well do you really know Man United? From the Busby Babes to the Ten Hag era, The Man Utd Through The Years Quiz Book 2025 is packed with 500 fun and challenging questions covering players, matches, trophies, records, rivalries, and more. Test your knowledge with multiple choice, true or false, fill in the blank, and short answer questions across 10 themed chapters. Whether you're a lifelong Red or a newer supporter, this quiz book offers hours of entertainment for fans of all ages.

Per chi è questo libro? È per tutti! Per coloro che conoscono il valore di Amore e Giustizia. Per coloro che non hanno una fede, per scoprire il valore della Vita. Per coloro che si sentono soli, per scoprire il significato della Fiducia incrollabile. Anche per i bambini di ogni età, per quelli "piccoli" anagraficamente, per ascoltare una bella fiaba, e per quelli "piccoli" dentro, per gioire del romanzo della Vita.