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With characteristic devil-may care attitude and determination, Zach writes candidly about his experiences in Australia, recounting the good, the bad and the downright hilarious. He has plenty to say about the relationships between the indigenous codes of GAA and the AFL, and what needs to change secure the future of Irish and Australian footballers alike.

¿De qué hablamos cuando hablamos del futbol latinoamericano?¿Se trata, apenas, de una coincidencia geográfica? El futbol latinoamericano no existe ni como un relato único, ni como un desarrollo homogéneo, ni como un modo colectivo de jugarlo o de mirarlo, ni siquiera como un origen común y mucho menos como un destino. Narrar una historia de ese futbol exige construir una historia de la complejidad, las divergencias y los desgarramientos que lo fueron inventando.

Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo (San Fernando, 20 de septiembre de 1968), más conocido como Monchi, se ha convertido en un icono de talla internacional. Director deportivo autodidacta, empujado al cargo como solución de urgencia en un momento en el que en la caja fuerte del Sevilla FC había impagados y poco más, Monchi ha logrado lo impensable con un club que jamás había descollado a escala planetaria hasta su llegada.

As the captain of Manchester Athletic, I know exactly what persona the media and fans need to see. Everything else is behind tightly closed bedroom doors. I didn't have a pretty childhood. I'm all kinds of broken. The only relationships I have contain boundaries, non-disclosure agreements, and safe words. My best friend and teammate is one of the few people who knows about what I do in private. My problem? The one woman I think I can fall in love with—his sister.

Barcelona and Real Madrid: two of the most powerful and popular clubs in world football, and one of the world's most bitter sporting rivalries. Going far beyond the boundaries of just sport alone, this is a rivalry at the heart of Spanish life, taking in politics and culture and splitting a country in two. El Clasico gets to the heart of that rivalry, investigating the intrigue, the larger-than-life characters, the key flashpoints and their consequences.

My Story in Black and White is the fascinating story of Newcastle United's head physio, Derek Wright, and his time at the club from the early 1980s to 2022. Growing up on a tough council estate in a County Durham mining town, Derek's footballing ability was discovered by Arsenal, who signed him as an apprentice at 16. Injury ended his playing career but he remained in football, becoming the youngest physio in the Football League at Malcolm Macdonald's Fulham.

Guillem Balagué has had unparalleled access to Unai Emery, his backroom staff and the Aston Villa squad ever since the Spaniard was appointed manager in 2022. From Emery's early years growing up in the Basque region to becoming one of the most exciting coaches managing today, Awakening the Giant reveals the inner workings of Emery's psyche. Featuring exclusive interviews with Emery himself, as well as key players such as Villa captain John McGinn and star striker Ollie Watkins, it charts the journeys of both Emery and Aston Villa over the last three decades.

تمتلك الرياضة قدرة على تغيير العالم، إن لها القوة على توحيد الناس بنحو لا تماثلها فيه إلا أشياء قليلة أخرى. إنها تخاطب الشباب بلغة يفهمونها. يمكن للرياضة أن تخلق الأمل حيث لا يوجد غير اليأس. إنها أكثر فاعلية من الحكومات في تقويض الحدود العرقية، إنها تضحك في وجه أشكال التمييز جميعها! مزرعة كرة القدم هي حكاية استثنائية عن الفرح والألم في مسار معاناة هذه الحقيقة.

Ochenta y cuatro años no son poca cosa y diecinueve mundiales tampoco. La lista de hechos curiosos, ridículos, increíbles y secretos es muy extensa y la idea al hacer este libro fue contar aquellos que se conocen poco, refrescar algunos que han sido históricos y merecen revivirse, además de hurgar en archivos poco leídos o directamente ignorados.

El Real Madrid tiene más de 150 millones de seguidores en las redes sociales. Su estandarte: una camiseta blanca. Su misión: trascender a través de la victoria. Esa es su gracia y su condena. Una religión para quienes lo aman; una mentira para quienes lo odian.

Seattle heiress Mackenzie Dupont is treating herself to a single-girl honeymoon in Mexico and a desire to relinquish her innocence to a gorgeous one-night stand. Fake names. True pleasure. But when she wakes up alone, Mackenzie realizes just how much anger is left in her broken heart. Suffering a tragic personal loss, pro soccer player Slade Rodriguez has his reasons for vanishing without a good-bye. Right or wrong, he’s blaming the beautiful and infuriating stranger he never wants to see again. They’re both in for a shock when Mackenzie shows up as his new personal assistant.

Whether you're a die-hard supporter or just love the beautiful game, The Ultimate Premier League Quiz Book is the ultimate challenge for fans of all ages. Packed with 500 original questions across 10 themed chapters, this book covers everything from iconic matches and record-breaking players to golden boots, great goals, and dramatic finishes. Perfect for pub nights, football parties, family fun, or testing your mates.

Una seria y serena reflexión acerca del fútbol colombiano, que toma como punto de referencia el asesinato de Andrés Escobar, ocurrido hace veinte años, el 2 de julio de 1994.

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is only in his first season at Manchester City and yet he has taken the Premier League - and world football stage - by storm. At the halfway point in the season, in just 20 games, the distinctive star has scored 25 goals, beating last year's PL golden boot winners Son Heung-Min and Mo Salah. He is well on his way to beating the record of 34 goals in a single season - a record no one has beaten in 27 years. Known for his speed, strength and goal scoring, Haaland is a fascinating character who doesn't fit the mould of a modern-day professional footballer.

This is a great introduction to coaching soccer. If you are new to soccer, or new to coaching, you will find the quick answers to the immediate questions here. You'll find everything from how to run your first practice to how to make a team competitive. The mysteries of soccer are revealed in an easy-to-understand way. Learn from a coach who has made all the mistakes and had a few wins. More than a decade of experience is packed into this condensed introduction to soccer.

Uma das mais conhecidas frases do mundo da bola diz que, no futebol, a velocidade é essencial, mas a pressa... totalmente dispensável. De fato: para que o jogo flua a contento de quem o pratica e, principalmente, de quem o assiste, é fundamental que a bola role, que seja plena a dinâmica, mas importantíssimo que ela não se confunda com afobação – se isso se der, a jogada não deu. Mas como contar de forma resumida uma história cujos primeiros registros datam de cerca de 2.500 anos atrás?

Soccer's Sensational Scam, a comedy adventure where technology, soccer, and betting collide. This audiobook can be enjoyed even by those who reach for the remote at the first utterance of the "F" word or "S" word, or any other sign of soccer action whatsoever.

In The Beautiful Game, journey through epic rivalries, legendary players, and jaw-dropping scandals. From mob football madness in medieval England to Pelé’s magic, Maradona’s mischief, and Messi’s greatness, this book spins the ultimate tale of triumph, heartbreak, and glory.

El nuevo libro de Martí Perarnau descifra el código genético del fútbol. Describe la evolución táctica del juego desde su reglamentación en 1863: la Pirámide de Cambridge, el mediocentro de ataque, el líbero uruguayo, la WM británica, el Método italiano, el 4-2-4 húngaro, el cerrojo suizo o el 3-2-5 argentino. El libro recorre los distintos desarrollos tácticos de la mano del falso 9, la figura más compleja y sutil que existe en el fútbol.

Hristo Stoichkov, El Pistolero del legendario Dream Team del FC Barcelona, nos trae su auténtica autobiografía. El máximo goleador de la Copa Mundial de 1994 nos revela su alma sin maquillaje, pretensiones ni cohibiciones. Directo, volcánico y fiel a su imagen de aquella época en la que millones de seguidores admiraban al mágico Nº8.