About the book

Football is the most popular sport in the world, and this infographic guide is the perfect way to take children's love of the sport beyond the pitch.
Whether they want to know who the referee is who has given the most red cards, the name of the most successful international goal scorer, or more about the father of modern football, then it's all here! Opening with the history of the game and the major European leagues, including Series A, Bundesliga and the FA Cup, then moving on to the larger competitions, from the Africa Cup of Nations, Copa America and Champions League, to the ultimate decider - the World Cup, this book has it all! Then take a closer look at the stadiums, players, money, fans, technology and emerging game in Asia to round off your knowledge of all aspects of the sport.

Content:

1. Welcome to Football
2. History of Football
3. World Cup
4. Famous National Teams: Brazil and Germany
5. Women’s World Cup
6. UEFA European Championship
7. Copa America
8. Africa Cup of Nations
9. English Premier League
10. Serie A
11. La Liga
12. Bundesliga
13. Champions League
14. Copa Libertadores
15. FA Cup
16. Mega-clubs: The Biggest and Richest
17. Local Rivals: Famous Derbies
18. Stadiums
19. Goal-Scorers
20. Midfielders
21. Defenders
22. Goalkeepers
23. Head Coaches
24. Penalty Shoot-outs
25. Football Fans
26. Referees
27. Football in Asia
28. Business of Football
29. Technology in Football
30. Football on Television
31. Index