Basic Training (Success in Soccer, #1)
by Gero Bisanz and Norbert Vieth
Be inspired by Football Legend, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from, his early life in Portsmouth following in the footsteps of his father, Mark Chamberlain, to his sporting success at school and Southampton Academy and playing on the same team as his idol, Thierry Henry - this football legend is an inspiration to kids everywhere. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding...
When Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) win the soccer gold medal at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Alex and her USWNT teammates beat Japan in the championship match to win the World Cup. Alex is also an author, a model, and much more. Read all about Alex's life and her path to soccer stardom.
The Converse(R) All Star TM team scores with this jam-packed book on the basics of soccer. From trapping passes to heading corner kicks, you'll learn the techniques, the terms, and the teamwork you need to master: * Dribbling * Goalkeeping * Passing * Circuit Training * Receiving * Game Strategies * Shooting * And much more This fact-filled guide to acquiring some fancy footwork delivers dazzling action shots, step-by-step diagrams, drills, and games to play with others or on your own. Here's ev...
"Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out." -David Luiz One of the rising stars in international soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy. But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to greater success and keeps him "defending the goal." David made his debut in professional soccer as a left fullback when he was just 19. He was then picked up by Portugal's Benfica team and named player of the year for the 2009-2010 season. As a s...
A brilliant collection of funny and heartfelt poems about football – playing it, supporting it, living it, breathing it. From the excitement of going to your first game, to the thrill of playing like Beckham with your mates in the park, this book captures all the emotions involved in following the beautiful game. from He Just Can't Kick It With His Foot He can skim it from his shin He can spin it on his chin He can nod it in the net with his nut He can blow it with his lips Or skip i...
Eat. Sleep. Breathe. Soccer (Soccer Notebook, #9) (World Cup, #1)
by Star Power Publishing
Modric Rules (Football Superstars, #15)
by Simon Mugford and Football Superstars
Is Luka Modric your ultimate football hero? The Real Madrid galactico and Croatian legend is a FIFA World Cup finalist (2018) and a multiple winner of the UEFA Champions league. Discover how he succeeded against the odds while growing up during the Croatian War of Independence to become a mega star as Real Madrid's No10 and one of the greatest midfield players of the modern era. The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in children from a young age, and is packed wi...
Whether you call it soccer, futbol, or calcio, the world's most popular sport comes engagingly to life in this compendium of more than 200 facts, figures, and flukes since the first World Cup tournament in 1930. From crazed players and fantastic brawls to amazing goals and incredible flubs, it's all here in time for the 1994 championship.
Soccer (Soccer: The Ultimate Guide)
by Martin Cloake, Glenn Dakin, Adam Powley, Aidan Radnedge, and Catherine Saunders
Learn the tactics, techniques, rules, and regulations of the world's most beloved sport. This comprehensive book covers everything about soccer, from moves and strategy, to teams and organizations, to history and lore.--From Amazon.com.