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Get ready for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Eyewitness Football

The perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" - from World Cup winners and champions past and present, to football skills and techniques.Ever wondered when and where was football played for the first time? Do you know the history of the first football team? Have you explored the science behind football? Enter the fascinating world of the most popular game in the world with Eyewitness Football.Get in-depth knowledge about everything football from the rules and laws of the game to various skills and tactics. Follow the evolution of the ball itself, from inflated animal bladders to modern synthetic ones. Know what it feels like to walk in the specialized boots worn by the players - from studless ones from the 19th century to the modern ones with changeable screw-in studs.Eyewitness Football is packed with amazing pictures and facts that would interest new and old fans of the game alike. From bite-sized biographies of legendary players and results from all major tournaments to details about different national teams and clubs, this book packs it all in. Also included is a fantastic, full-colour poster to hang on your wall.

Football

1: The global game

2: History of football

3: Laws of the game

4: The referee

5: The pitch

6: Football skills

7: Goalkeepers

8: Tactics

9: Injury time

10: Footballs

11: Boots

12: Football kit

13: Accessories

14: Famous players

15: Winning feeling

16: Big clubs

17: The fans

18: Match day

19: The stadium

20: The World Cup

21: Top trophies

22: Playing the game

23: Memorabilia

24: The business of football

25: The science of football

26: Did you know?

27: Who's who?

28: World Cup wins

29: National teams

30: Find out more

31: Glossary

32: Index