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Soccer For Dummies
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Flick, fake, and dribble your way to soccer mastery
Prepare for the World Cup or learn the rules for your own indoor or outdoor league with Soccer For Dummies. We cover the world’s most popular sport from one end of the field to the other, starting with the history of soccer and the basics of the game.
Discover the positions on the field, the best tactics for winning, and the skills the players (including you!) need in order to dominate. This update to the comprehensive guide introduces you to all the soccer greats and up-and-comers whose moves you’ll want to know.
You'll find extensive coverage of women's soccer, including the women’s World Cup, the NWSL, the Women’s Super League, and the UEFA Women’s Championship. Get descriptions of various leagues around the globe and the lowdown on where you can find soccer games and resources, online and elsewhere.
- Learn how soccer got to be the #1 most popular sport in the world
- Get up to speed on the world’s best leagues, teams, and players, so you can follow and enjoy the World Cup
- Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more
- Become the ultimate soccer fan with your newfound knowledge of the game
Soccer For Dummies is for anyone who wants to learn more about soccer, the rules, how the game is played, how professional leagues operate around the world, and how to follow them.
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ISBN: 9781119893653
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 November 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 185.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
Tom Dunmore is the author of a Historical Dictionary of Soccer and a sports executive who has helped launch multiple professional soccer clubs in the United States.
Scott Murray is a soccer writer for Guardian, Fiver, GQ and Men’s Health. He is author of two soccer books, And Gazza Misses The Final, and The Title: The Story of the First Division.
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