Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a...

"This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in soccer history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.

"The national soccer teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the soccer World Cup, covering clothing and equipment, host stadiums, the rules, qualifying to participate, and the most successful teams.

"Soccer midfielders are the game's playmakers. Learn how the sport's best midfielders have dribbled, passed, and sprinted their way into soccer history. Then make your own roster of the greatest midfielders of all time!"--

"How do you pick soccer's GOATs? Pelé and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of soccer and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--

"Goalkeepers might be soccer's most important players. Learn about incredible goalkeepers and the saves, scoreless streaks, and championships that make them the greatest of all time"--