Historical Dictionary of Soccer

The <I>Historical Dictionary of Soccer</I> presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology an introductory essay a bibliography numerous appendixes that list everything from the FIFA World Player of the Year to FIFA World Cup Winners and Runners-Up to the UEFA Champions League Winners and Runners-Up and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on places teams terminology and people including Garrincha Pelé Johan Cruyff Diego Maradona Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi. This book is an excellent access point for students researchers and anyone wanting to know more about soccer.