Kategoria BISAC: Sports & Recreation >> Soccer

Soccer is undeniably the most popular sport in the world. While we know much about its high-profile players and their increasing wealth and global influence, we know little about referees and the ways in which refereeing has changed throughout the history of the sport.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the match official. It presents a comparative analysis of elite Association football referees in England, Spain and Italy, as well as offering insights into the involvement of UEFA and FIFA in referee training. Drawing on archive material, the book...

On April 15, 1989, the world witnessed one of the worst football disasters in history occur at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. 96 people were crushed to death and another 766 injured in a tragedy that was later admitted to have been exacerbated by police failures. Hillsborough Voices does justice to the memory of all those who died and for all those left behind. From the tragic events of the day to what unfolded in the hours, days, and eventually years that followed, the book will interweave the voices of those who were there with the families and friends of those who died,...

Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has produced extensive analysis of Marcelo Bielsa in 9 different tactical situations, supported with 9 full training sessions (35 practices). Athanasios is the author of some of the best-selling Football Coaching books, most notably 'Jurgen Klopp's Attacking and Defending Tactics', 'Coaching the Juventus 3-5-2' and 'FC Barcelona Training Sessions', which won the Italian FA Award for "Best Coaching Book" in 2014.

The book includes Marcelo Bielsa's tactics (and playing philosophy) for building up play...

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Rich Daughtridge

This is the inside story of the rise and rise of a butcher's son from Rome whose hard work, passion for the game, and ability to learn from his mistakes have earned him the respect of players, fans, and owners worldwide. Between them, journalists Gabriele Marcotti and Alberto Polveros have known Claudio Ranieri since his early days as a central defender. They followed his successes, failures, and evolution--as a player, manager, and person. From Ranieri's career as a dogged--if not gifted--player, to the skillful tactics, single-minded focus, and risk-taking transfers that set him apart as...