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John Lyall was one of the most successful managers in English football in the 1980s. The former West Ham full-back, forced out of the game by a horrific knee injury at the age of 23, showed immense courage and determination to transform himself into a top coach.In this fascinating insight into English...

HE'S HUNG UP HIS BOOTS AND NOW A KNIGHTHOOD BECKONS. THIS IS THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF DAVID BECKHAM - FOOTBALLER, FASHION ICON, ENTREPRENEUR AND PROBABLY THE MOST FAMOUS MAN IN THE WORLD.David Beckham is Britain's best loved sporting son. His dazzling career has seen him win domestic league titles...

A celebration of the cult behind the Football Manager (FM) series of computer games, which have been taking over the lives of football fans for 20 years. Meet the greatest players you never saw. Discover how one game can cause 35 divorces, one honeymoon and a police raid. Go the next level with our guide to Extreme FM

The bestselling anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. This is football gift with a bit of attitude. Perfect for football fans and armchair referees alike. With his trademark wit, opinion and candour, The Secret Footballer will guide the...

Ever wondered how to build a football club? What a typical match day feels like for the players on the pitch and those behind the scenes? From scouting systems to managing the big names (and their egos), merchandise deals to hotel life, the Secret Footballer takes you into the fascinating world of...

He's back - and this time he's got company. The Secret Footballer has teamed up with one of the most highly respected physios in the game to bring you the stories of a football season through the eyes of someone who has covered over 1000 games in his career and who knows the most intimate details...

When Arsene Wenger said he wanted his team to go through a season undefeated, he was roundly mocked, yet just over 12 months later the Arsenal manager guided his team to footballing immortality. The Gunners’ 2003-2004 campaign was extraordinary, and not just because of their remarkable league...

Following the success of Simon Hughes’ Red Machine and Men in White Suits, books which depicted Liverpool FC’s domination during the 1980s and its subsequent fall in the 1990s, Ring of Fire focuses on the 2000s and the primary characters who propelled Liverpool to the forefront of European football...

Seja isto uma virtude ou um defeito, desde sempre o Rio Grande do Sul esteve dividido. Chamam-se amavelmente de adversários os opostos, num eufemismo cavalheiresco para não designar "inimigos" aqueles que estão do outro lado. Grêmio e Internacional, Internacional e Grêmio, fazem parte...

Il est à la fois le personnage le plus décrié et le plus méconnu du football. Pour la première fois, un arbitre raconte sans tabous ce qu'il se passe vraiment sur les terrains et dans les coulisses. Un document exceptionnel. Ses décisions suscitent des heures de controverse sur les plateaux...

Nacido en una familia que tenía el fútbol en las venas, Ronaldinho mostró muy pronto habilidades especiales. Hoy día se celebran las hazañas del brasileño en todo el mundo deportivo. Sin duda es uno de los mayores defensores del planeta.

En la historia del fútbol internacional, Ronaldo es uno de los nombres más grandes. Tres veces la FIFA lo honró con el título de mejor jugador del mundo. Además, el brasileño es el máximo goleador en la historia de la Copa del Mundo. Es un verdadero héroe nacional--y un favorito de aficionados de todas partes.

Fredy Guarín anotó el mejor gol de la temporada de fútbol europeo 2010-2011. De este modo el mediocampista nacido en Puerto Boyacá se confirmó como uno de los grandes ídolos del fútbol en Colombia. Fredy, que fue medallista de oro al lado de sus compañeros de la selección colombiana en los...

The World is turning its eyes to Brazil as it plans to host the 2014 World Cup (June 13-July 14, 2014) and the 2016 Summer Olympics (August 5-August 21, 2016) while repressing some of the largest protests in the country's history. The World Cup and the Olympics are the largest sporting events...