By Aidan Keir Radnedge (author)
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Football is the world’s most popular sport, and the world cup will see millions of people across the globe united in their love of the game. This book will fascinate any fan. It covers all aspects of the game, from early history to modern times, focussing on the people, teams, cups and leagues as well as the moves, the tactics and the places too that make football what it is today. While there are 50 different chapters, you’ll certainly learn more than 50 different things. Pages feature colour photographs making it very appealing to look at while short paragraphs of text in panels mean it’s just right for dipping into, or for catching the eye of reluctant readers. Top of the league stuff!
From world-class star players to dream teams and memorable matches, this comprehensive guide to football is packed with facts and information about the beautiful game. From the history of the game and how football has developed over time to the top leagues, clubs and international tournaments, this book pinpoints the players, games and teams that everyone should know. Starting with historical versions of football, right up to the modern game and the players of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it covers all the best goals and the most famous matches.
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Facts about the top players, stadiums and managers are accompanied by up-to-date stats and action shots of the most popular players. Packed with facts, infographics and photos, this is the perfect book for any young football fans.
Aidan Keir Radnedge has been a football fanatic since childhood. In his adult life he has worked as a writer on a variety of football magazines, books and as a sports journalist for multiple newspapers. He currently lives in London, England. Aidan Keir Radnedge has been a football fanatic since childhood. In his adult life he has worked as a writer on a variety of football magazines, books and as a sports journalist for multiple newapers. He currently lives in London, England.
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From world-class star players to dream teams and memorable matches, this comprehensive guide to football is packed with facts and information about the beautiful game. From the history of the game and how football has developed over time to the top leagues, clubs and international tournaments, this book pinpoints the players, games and teams that everyone should know.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed 50 things you should know about Football and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
50 things you should know about Football features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Football , Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports, Sports, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, General Knowledge & Trivia, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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50 things you should know about Football was written by Aidan Keir Radnedge and published by QED Publishing
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