1000 Football Clubs
Author | : Jean Damien Lesay |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-04-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780789331106 |
ISBN-13 | : 0789331101 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This superbly illustrated volume is the fan's most comprehensive insight into 1,000 football clubs (a.k.a., soccer teams), both professional and collegiate, from every continent, illustrating each club s historyand what it means to support their team. Included are key details from both men's and women's leagues, suchas team colors, shirt designs, coats of arms, mottos, club songs, stadium details, legendary players, impactful coaches, the most memorable victories (and defeats) in short, this is the ultimate trivia guide forany fan passionate about the Beautiful Game. For the die-hard supporter, a football club goes beyond just rooting for the home team. Each football club is a culture unto itself with fans comprising an extended family of shared memory, glorious victories, and camaraderie.