Unbelievable Football
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From the winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year Award.
This inspiring collection shows young readers that football has the power to change the world, and so do they! The ultimate gift for every football-obsessed child.
Did you know that football can change the world?
Well, have you heard of . . .
*The children who built a floating football pitch?
*The match that stopped a nation fighting?
*The girl who kicked down barriers to win the World Cup?
*The footballer who fought food poverty?
Readers will uncover the most incredible and unbelievable stories of football changing the world for the better, and discover how they can too.
Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the second book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series. Inspiring, entertaining and conversation-starting, this is a book for football fans everywhere.
The Most Incredible True Football Stories - The England Edition
by Matt Oldfield
CELEBRATE THE WORLD CUP WITH THESE UNBELIEVABLE AND COMPLETELY TRUE ENGLAND FOOTBALL STORIES
Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses?
Have you heard of . . .
*The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup?
*The English amateurs who achieved Olympic gold?
*The spy who snuck into training?
*The incredible comeback of the England women's team?
*The infamous World Cup handball that sealed England's fate?
*The Lost Lionesses who made it big in Mexico?
The beautiful game has always reigned supreme in England. These incredible and sometimes ridiculous stories may give you some idea of why. From penalty pain to unbelievable comebacks, discover some of the best true tales of our beloved national teams.
Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the third book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series and the perfect World Cup gift for football fans everywhere.
The perfect fact-filled book for football lovers - full of unbelievable facts, superstar stats, laugh-out-loud jokes and quick-fire quizzes.
Have you heard of:
- The highest-scoring professional football match, which ended a whopping 149-0?
- The busy-bee footballer who played for both the Welsh national team and Bayern Munich in the same day?
- The joke about the magician who played football? She loved hat-tricks!
- The weirdest footballing phrases?
- The craziest match stats from the game in which every player got sent off?
If not, dive in and encounter the best, the worst, the funniest, the most impressive and the downright strangest trivia from the wonderful world of football. From Haaland and Henderson to Mbappe and Messi, discover something new on every page.
Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of the Unbelievable Football and Football Heroes series.
***Epic TRUE football stories- that only take five-minutes to read! The perfect gift for football mad readers***
Think you know everything about football?
Have you heard of...
* The heroic white horse who saved the FA Cup final?
* The Red Dragons of Wrexham who came roaring back (with a little help from Hollywood)?
* The cheeky chip that changed penalties forever?
* Ultimate football hero and goalkeeper Mary Earps - The Queen of Stops?
From unlikely football heroes and incredible comebacks to the worst red cards and dirtiest football tricks, this book is packed full of football action, drama and all-out entertainment.
Each five-minute story is the perfect length for reading at breakfast, bedtime, in the car or on the bus. Mega football fans can dip in and out, or have a full match day experience - reading the entire book in the time it would take to watch a match!
The next unbeatable book for football-mad kids and reluctant readers in the award-winning series, Unbelievable Football.
Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: Superstar Strikers!
by Matt Oldfield
The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!
Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest strikers ever.
In the first half, see Kylian Mbappé wow the world with his amazing skills and unbelievable goals.
In the second half, watch Marcus Rashford shoot and SCORE while doing his bit to help people at the same time.
In extra time, see the incredible two-footed striker who helped win the Women's World Cup.
Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Superstar Strikers is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.
From bestselling author of Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes, Matt Oldfield.
**365 Amazing TRUE football stories - one for every day of the year! The perfect gift for football mad readers**
Think you know everything about football?
Have you heard of...
* The clever Chilean forward who invented the bicycle kick?
* The longest penalty shootout in history?
* The dream debut from superstar striker, Lamine Yamal?
* The player who got a haircut in the middle of the game?
* The day Ada Hegerberg made history as the first winner of the Women's Ballon d'Or?
From incredible heroes and amazing matches, to the founding of legendary clubs and the most momentous moments in footballing history, this book is packed full of true stories for every single day of the year.
From January 1st to December 31st, there's a football story to discover. Mega football fans can take it one day at a time, dip in and out, or skip ahead to whichever day they choose.
The next unbeatable book for football-mad kids and reluctant readers in the award-winning series, Unbelievable Football.
Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: Animal Antics!
by Matt Oldfield
The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!
Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the most unbelievable animal antics football has ever seen.
In the first half, meet the naughty puppy who peed on an England player during an important match.
In the second half, celebrate with the animal mascot who became the hero of the team.
In extra time, meet the dog who saved a HUGE club from extinction!
Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Animal Antics is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.
From bestselling football author of the Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes series, Matt Oldfield.