1000 Football Clubs (teams, Stadiums, And Legends Of The Beautiful Game)

By (author) Jean-Damien Lesay; By (author) Lesay Jean Damien
Short description/annotation
The most in-depth guide to soccer clubs around the world, featuring 1,000 illustrations and more than 1,000 teams from 100 countries.
Description
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 history and what it means to support their team. Included are key details from both men''s and women''s leagues, such as team colours, 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 for any 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. Full of engaging stories behind team traditions and statistics detailing important achievements, players, and events, 1000 Football Clubs is a must-read for any football fan and a most useful survey for anyone who needs to understand the sport considered the world''s favourite and whose popularity continues to grow exponentially in North America.
Biographical note
Jean-Damien Lesay is the author of thirty books on sports and an expert on the subject of soccer.