Be an eyewitness to the beautiful game - includes history of the game, skills and rules and an in-depth look at star players
Introduction
Did you know that heading a ball in the 1870s could be fatal? Or that goalkeepers train harder than any other player on the pitch?
From stats to obscure facts about the world's favourite sport, be an eyewitness to the beautiful game.
- See which rules have changed over the years
- Discover why heading a ball in the 1870s could prove fatal
- Find out why goalkeepers train harder than any other player
Product details
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781405302999
Size: 216 x 280mm
Number of pages: 72
Publication date: 06 May 2004
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

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