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Book SynopsisArguably the world's most popular sport, soccer has its own colourful lore. This book offers the perfect opportunity to catch up on soccer's rich history - and to discover some of the funniest, most ironic, outlandish, and tragic stories ever to come out of the world of sports.
Trade Review“From conspiracy to controversy, this is a unique look at famous and not-so-famous incidents from world soccer. There’s something here for all who love the game.”—JP Dellacamera, World Cup and Olympic soccer commentator
"Fans will get a kick out of
Soccer Stories: Anecdotes, Oddities, Lore and Amazing Feats. . . . Read about highlights in soccer history from around the world, including Brazilian players paid in cattle, an African club that scored 149 goals against itself in one game and more."—Michelle J. Mills,
Pasadena Star-NewsTable of ContentsIntroduction1. Everyone, Everywhere2. History3. World Cup4. Misbehavior5. Soccer, War, and Peace 6. America7. Referees8. Coaches9. Superlatives10. Snafus11. Tragedies12. Only in SoccerBibliographic Essay
