Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Kicking Off 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Planet Soccer 9
Chapter 2: Getting the Ball Rolling: A Brief History of Soccer 19
Chapter 3: Getting Your Game On: The Gear You Need 33
Part II: Playing the Game 47
Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws 49
Chapter 5: Players, Positions, and Tactics 69
Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills 95
Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer 119
Chapter 8: Coaching For Success 133
Chapter 9: Getting the Game On 145
Part III: Exploring the World of Soccer 159
Chapter 10: The World Cup 161
Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene 175
Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World 193
Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs 217
Chapter 14: Women’s Soccer 241
Part IV: The Fans’ Enclosure: Following the Game 257
Chapter 15: Going to the Game 259
Chapter 16: Compelling Viewing: Soccer on Screen 269
Chapter 17: Reading All About It 281
Chapter 18: Finding Other Soccer-Based Pastimes 297
Part V: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 19: Ten Great Players 309
Chapter 20: The Ten Greatest Teams of All Time 319
Chapter 21: Ten Great Games 329
Appendix A: Roll of Honor 337
Appendix B: Glossary 351
Index 359