Goal!

This is the ultimate graphic guide to the amazing game of soccer, presenting every aspect of the game in a compelling way through eye-opening explanations, detailed stats, amazing facts, and bizarre trivia.

How can you turn like Cryuff? Where is the perfect place to put a penalty? Who is the greatest striker to ever play the game? How far do players run during a game? Goal! doesn't just tell you the answer—it shows you. Specially commissioned infographics and CGIs deliver information in a fun and visual way. Covering this global sport in a global way, this book includes both the men's and women's games, contains stats and facts on the game's biggest tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, and even gives tips on how to perform some footwork tricks.

Goal! is a vibrant, visual guide to everything you need to know about the world's most popular game.

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