Football Soccer

Messi might be the most skilful, and Ronaldo might have the best shot, but according to FIFA it's 16-stone Adebayo Akinfenwa who's the strongest footballer in the world. With a larger-than-life personality to match, it's no wonder 'The Beast' has become an icon, attracting millions of social media followers, launching his own clothing label, and still banging in the goals for Wycombe Wanderers.

Football star "Tank" Armstrong has one goal: win another championship. But when the new kid, Marco Santiago, claims to be a football player, Tank and his teammates find it hard to believe. Linebacker Biff Taylor invites Marco to practice on the football field to embarrass him and eventually Tank joins in.

Joe Sealey was watching his son play for Manchester United's Under-14s when a man came up to him and said: "I've got your dad's book". Joe's father, Les, had been Manchester United's goalkeeper but had died of a heart attack in 2001 at the age of 43. His death tormented Joe, who had been West Ham's reserve keeper. Joe had given up on football, slipping into an alcohol and drug addiction that almost killed him. He had forgotten what his father's voice sounded like. Now, here it was in form of a Tupperware box full of cassette tapes.

Sie nannten ihn das "achte Fußball-Weltwunder" - und meinten damit Gerd Müller, der als Torjäger noch heute alle Rekorde hält. Wer war dieser Mann, der vom Provinzkicker aus ärmlichsten Verhältnissen zum Weltstar aufstieg, reich wurde und dann nach einem Ausflug in das Fußballentwicklungsland Amerika alkoholsüchtig in der Gosse landete? Der Historiker Hans Woller schildert die Etappen dieser ungewöhnlichen Karriere - aus kritischer Distanz und zugleich voller Empathie. Die Geschichte des FC Bayern München ist dabei stets präsent.

In 2015 former England football star Rio Ferdinand suddenly and tragically lost his wife and soul mate, Rebecca, age 34, to cancer. It was a profound shock, and Rio found himself struggling to cope not just with the pain of his grief but also with his new role as both mum and dad to their three young children. Rio's BBC1 documentary Being Mum and Dad touched everyone who watched it and won huge praise for the honesty and bravery he showed in talking about his emotions and experiences.

¡Gol! El fútbol es uno de los deportes más populares del mundo. Aprende cómo se juega en esta introducción al juego en español. El texto y las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea una excelente opción para los oyentes principiantes de no ficción.

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.

My name is James Milner and I'm not a Ribena-holic. Let me share insights into what it's like being a professional footballer, across my different experiences with Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and now Liverpool (not forgetting a six-match loan spell at Swindon). Plus my highs - and a few too many lows - playing for England. There isn't a current player who's been playing Premier League football as long as I have, and that gives me a pretty rare perspective into how the top-flight game has changed over the past 17 years.

When daughter Allie finds herself knee-deep in demons, Demon Hunter Kate Connor must come to the rescue in this first short story featuring not only Kate, but 14 year-old Allie, too! The Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series features Kate Connor, a retired demon hunter and mom of two forced back into business when a demon crashes through her kitchen window.

The Berenstain Bears win big for their family in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. From passing the ball to scoring goals, there's enough excitement on the soccer field to fill a sunny afternoon! But when Mama starts getting too involved, it's up to the...

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of soccer superstar Lionel Messi. If you're listening to this then you must be a fan of Lionel, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Lionel is considered to be one of the greatest soccer players ever, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Lionel's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

Cacau, der Bundesligaprofi vom VfB Stuttgart, hat versprochen, Andy Latte und seine Freunde von der D-Jugend des SV Klosterberg zu besuchen. Daraufhin bietet Pit Bull, der fiese Jugendtrainer des Lokalrivalen FC Braunborn, plötzlich ganz freundlich seine Mitarbeit an. Die Klosterberger weisen ihn zurück.

Die C-Jugend des SV Klosterberg kommt von einem Gastspiel bei der C-Jugend von Schalke 04 zurück und bringt Gäste mit. Es sind aber nicht die Schalker Jugendspieler, sondern brasilianische Straßenfußballer. Eingefädelt hat das ein geheimnisvoller "Pate". Als die Jungs mit ihren Betreuern abends am Lagerfeuer sitzen, taucht dieser Pate selbst auf. Es ist Marcelo Bordon.

Die U15 des FC Bayern Campus freut sich auf eine spannende Reise nach Dallas! Cheftrainer Gablonsky und Mr. Dexter, der Manager des Partnerclubs in den USA, haben ein spezielles Trainingscamp für die Nachwuchstalente organisiert. Torwart Hamza lernt den gleichaltrigen Nachbarsjungen Petko kennen, der aus familiären Gründen bald nach Bulgarien zurückkehren wird. Er offenbart, dass es sein großer Traum ist, ein Probetraining beim FC Bayern zu absolvieren.

Die C-Jugend des SV Klosterberg kommt von einem Gastspiel bei der C-Jugend von Schalke 04 zurück und bringt Gäste mit. Es sind aber nicht die Schalker Jugendspieler, sondern brasilianische Straßenfußballer. Als die Jungs mit ihren Betreuern abends am Lagerfeuer sitzen, taucht dieser Pate selbst auf. Es ist Marcelo Bordon.

Whitney is training for her first-ever footy game, but she's nervous about playing. Will she be good enough? In yarning with her Uncle Jas and Aunty Dawn, she explores the rich history of Marngrook and the inspiring contribution that AFL players have made to the game.

Mange unge er vilde med eSport. Og et af de spil, der for alvor er populært at dyste i, er FIFA. Her kan man spille med sine favorit-fodboldhold og nogle af de bedste spillere i verden. Hvis man bliver rigtig god, kan man måske komme med til VM. Eller med i den danske eSuperliga. Man kan vinde både ære og penge – og så er det sjovt!

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus - they learn some first-aid too! After watching his dad do heart surgery, Maxx goes to play soccer with his besties, Arielle and Lucas. While warming up, Lucas gets slammed in the head by a soccer ball causing a bloody nose. Lucas is a mess! Can Maxx, with Arielle’s help, stop the bleeding? Will Lucas be ok?

¿Te imaginas que en la vida real se pudiera rebobinar y ver lo que acabamos de hacer a cámara lenta? Pues algo así es lo que ocurre con el ojo de halcón, que se vuelven a ver las jugadas de un partido justo después de que acaban de ocurrir para ver si ha sido gol, falta o fuera de juego.

¿Estás listo para llevar tu juego de fútbol al siguiente nivel? ¿O simplemente estás buscando formas de mejorar a tu equipo? Este libro puede ayudar a resolver tus problemas. El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo. En el verano de 2018 se celebran en Rusia las últimas finales de la Copa Mundial, en las que participan algunos de los mejores (y quizás más afortunados) equipos del mundo. La competición verá a los equipos divididos en miniligas, según sus clasificaciones mundiales y un sorteo. Los dos primeros equipos de cada grupo pasan a las fases eliminatorias.