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Explores the history and appeal of international soccer and the World Cup championship. Highlights notable moments in past men's and women's World Cups, fan culture, scandals in the sport, and the future of the World Cup. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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"Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular...
9) Neymar
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This title focuses on Neymar and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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Mauro is a 12-year-old boy, who is left to fend for himself when his parents 'go on vacation' during the Communist regime in 1970's Brazil. The culturally diverse community of São Paulo unites to watch Péle lead his country in winning the World Cup of soccer.
13) The World Cup
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Looks at the history of the world championship of soccer, played every four years since 1930 by athletes from countries on every continent except Antarctica.
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"As Americans increasingly embrace soccer, one of the country's most respected sports columnists has been covering the world's signature tournament for three decades. In Eight World Cups George Vecsey of The New York Times pulls back the curtain on the beautiful game. Blending witty travelogue with action on the field-- and shady dealings in the back rooms-- Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globetrotting account of the last eight World Cups, chronicling...
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" Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world's most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele;. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, there was Edson Arantes...
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"Tells the story of the U.S. Men's National Team, from the formation of U.S. Foot Ball Association one hundred years ago to the recent success of the Men's Team. The U.S. Men's National team has played in six consecutive World Cups and qualified to join the most recent World Cup being played in Brazil in 2014. "--
"Tells the story of U.S. Men's National Team from the formation of the U.S. Football Association 100 years ago to its six consecutive...
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"The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM) The Official Book is the most authoritative and comprehensive preview of football's greatest tournament. Licensed by world football's governing body, it is packed with stunning photography and expert analysis of each team, its star players and its prospects in the finals. Essential reading for football fans everywhere, it also features a guide to all 12 stadiums and 11 host cities, a history of the FIFA World Cup...