Global Soccer

In this extraordinary tour de force, David Goldblatt tells the full story of soccer's rise from chaotic folk ritual to the world's most popular sport - now poised to fully establish itself in the USA. Already celebrated internationally, The Ball Is Round illuminates soccer's role in the political and social histories of modern societies, but never loses sight of the beauty, joy, and excitement of the game itself. 

In The Messi Effect, Paul Tenorio, national soccer writer for The Athletic, draws on coveted insider access to bring listeners behind the ropes and into the inner sanctum and chronicle the last act of Lionel Messi. The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi’s arrival turned a...

A global soccer star’s epic ride to the 1950 World Cup places him in shooting distance of his dreams and his own death. This program is read by actor Jamie Hector, who played Marlo Stanfield in the HBO series The Wire. Gilbert Chevalier’s life is a mid-century miracle: wealthy, handsome...

In 2015, FIFA-the multibillion dollar governing body of the world's most-loved sport-was brought down by allegations of industrial-scale bribes, kickbacks, money laundering, racketeering and tax evasion. Beginning with early morning raids in Zurich and the indictment of twenty-seven executives...

The extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer team and the transformation of a small American town Clarkston, Georgia, was a typical Southern town until it was designated a refugee settlement center in the 1990s, becoming the first American home for scores of families in flight from the...

Women are the caretakers of the world. Yet global HIV and AIDS and extreme poverty can seem overwhelming. Even if these things break our mother’s hearts, how is a busy, full-time mom to get engaged and make a difference?Global Soccer Mom shows that everyday moms care deeply about these issues...

Discover the secrets to youth soccer success with our comprehensive guide. Explore the differences between youth soccer training in the US and the rest of the world, and learn how to elevate your game. From grassroots to glory, this book examines innovative training techniques, emerging trends, and the vital role of parents and supportive environments. Delve into topics like player development, holistic well-being, technological advancements, and inclusivity. Uncover the future of youth soccer through data-driven insights and international collaborations. Don't miss this opportunity to gain...

Though it burst into public consciousness only with the 1999 World Cup, women’s soccer has been around almost as long as its male counterpart, flourishing in England during and after World War I. Beyond Bend It Like Beckham presents the first in-depth global analysis of the women’s game - both where it has come from and where it is headed. Though women in the United States and Canada still fight for equal treatment and funding, their situations differs markedly from the hostility, abuse, and even outright bans that some women still encounter.

Every four years, the world remembers that soccer is never just a game. It is memory. Identity. Family tradition. National hope. City energy. Travel, rivalry, heartbreak, joy, and belonging—compressed into one unforgettable tournament. The World Cup Effect is an independent, richly written nonfiction book for soccer fans, new viewers, families, travelers, and lifelong supporters who want to understand why the world’s biggest soccer event means so much to so many people. Written for the 2026 tournament era, this book explores the emotional and cultural power of global soccer fandom: the ...

The extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer team and the transformation of a small American town Clarkston, Georgia, was a typical Southern town until it was designated a refugee settlement center in the 1990s, becoming the first American home for scores of families in flight from the...

The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all here.

Our view of football will never be the same again. Written by a world-respected football historian, this unique title reveals the global game’s greatest myths and untruths. Football has been completely mythologised, and many of the things football fans think they know about football and its history turn out not to be true. We want to believe the myths, and so they become accepted. So much football writing is not properly researched, and so the myths get repeated...again and again and again.

Are you the parent of a young soccer players ages 9 through 12 and you want to help them build long lasting confidence and self-esteem on and off the field? This guide will help you become an indispensable pillar for your player by teaching you actionable strategies to support their growth both emotionally and mentally. The Essential Guide to Building Self-Esteem Through Soccer - The Confidence Boost is packed with proven techniques to nurture your child's inner resilience, foster a positive mindset, and strengthen the bond between you and your player.

Molti sono i gossip su Cristiano Ronaldo, uno degli acquisti più onerosi della storia, ma pochi sanno quale potente fondo d'investimento è nato grazie al suo primo procuratore o dell'"ambigua" lotta della Fifa contro queste super agenzie dalle remunerazioni stratosferiche. Un Risiko di sponsorizzazioni e televisioni che invadono i mercati emergenti dove il calcio conquista popolarità a ritmi vertiginosi.

'Magnificent . . . Goldblatt is the doyen of sports historians and brings to this account his forensic and telling eye for detail' - Mail on Sunday A Sunday Times Best Sports Book of the Year The epic exploration of society, politics, and economics in the twenty-first century through the prism...

Aus der Tiefe des Raums muss das Runde immer ins Eckige ... Der Profifußball kann große Krisen meistern: Auch die Corona-Pandemie war nicht in der Lage, die beliebteste Sportart der Welt in die Knie zu zwingen. Die Show ging trotz des Virus weiter. Nach der Pandemie kam der Ball dann wieder richtig ins Rollen, und zwar so, als hätte es Corona nie gegeben. Neue Entwicklungen zeichnen sich am Fußballhorizont ab. So ist der Frauenfußball plötzlich en vogue.

'Magnificent . . . Goldblatt is the doyen of sports historians and brings to this account his forensic and telling eye for detail' - Mail on Sunday A Sunday Times Best Sports Book of the Year The epic exploration of society, politics, and economics in the twenty-first century through the prism...

Cristiano Ronaldo è una figura abbacinante, che abbraccia e racchiude mondi. È uno dei calciatori più dominanti e significativi della storia del gioco, e soprattutto è il primo - e forse insuperabile esempio di brand nel calcio. Nella gelida determinazione, nell'ambizione sconfinata, nella feroce etica del lavoro e nella maniacale cura del suo corpo sovrumano scopriamo la cifra del suo impatto sull'immaginario globale, e sul futuro di uno sport che CR7 - più di ogni altro giocatore in attività - ha saputo ridefinire.

Beim Fußball geht es um das Talent der Spieler und die Leistung der Mannschaft. Oder nicht? Wie die Autoren Hintermeier und Rettberg in ihrem Hörbuch zeigen, geht es vielmehr um Investments, Strategien, Marktanteile und Expansionsgelüste, es handelt sich dabei um ein knallhartes Milliardengeschäft. Es wird deutlich, dass das Fußball-Business genauso vorausschauend gemanagt werden muss wie ein Unternehmen, um erfolgreich zu sein und den gewünschten Profit herauszuschlagen.