Louba o dula karolong e nngwe ya N'Djamela e betswang Doumpa. Bophelo ba moo ha bo bonolo ka nako tsohle, impa o na le metswalle, bolo ya hae le toro ya hae Louba lives in a part of N'Djamena called Doumpa. Life there is not always easy, but he has his friends, his soccer and his dream.

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and for the Norway national side. Discover how this brilliant footballer followed in his father's footsteps and has since become among the world's most sought-after goalscorers, known for his athleticism, precise off-the-ball movement and pace. He was voted the Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2019 and followed up by earning the FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot award in the same year! The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in young children, and is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

Is Jack Grealish your ultimate football hero? A creative and energetic presence in midfield, Grealish made his name at Aston Villa before making the move to Manchester City for a reported GBP100 million, a British transfer fee record. By that point, Grealish had proved he could deliver on the international stage as well as at club level, and he featured in five of England's seven EURO 2020 games. The England football star became a trendsetter during the delayed Euros 2020 last summer, when people fell in love with Jack's hair. Now, read his story so far. The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in young children, and is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

Would You Rather . . . Sniff Ronaldo's stinky sock or chew Buffon's smelly glove? Pick your gaffer's nose or be left on the substitutes' bench forever? Lick your best mate's football boots or wash your team's kit all year? Kiss Harry Kane's socks or wear Heung Min-Son's boxers on your head for a day? Packed full of gross, silly and bonkers WOULD YOU RATHER questions about football! If you love the Match Annual then you'll love Would You Rather? brought to you by MATCH! the makers of the UK's #1 footy magazine. Perfect for any young footy fan looking for a laugh.

Meet Marcus Rashford - Ultimate Football Hero This is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has proven to be one of the Premier League's shining stars, scoring twice on his senior debut, scoring in his first Premier League match and scoring on his England debut in 2016. The future can only get better! Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

This title includes hundreds of training tips and techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions demonstrated in over 750 photographs and diagrams. This title follows the detailed step-by-step advice and pictures to improve your game and become a better soccer player. From attacking to defending, passing to goalkeeping, warming up to cooling down, this book covers all the fundamentals plus much, much more. This title includes technical illustrations that take you through expert practice drills and formations. This title includes a dedicated section on fitness helps you create a personal work-out regime to build up your strength and power. This comprehensive new training guide is the ultimate companion for all young soccer enthusiasts, whether you're a beginner or more experienced, a casual player or a future professional. Split into three chapters, the book begins with 'World-Class Skills', which works through all the basics, including tackling, passing and heading, and with plenty of suggestions for drills to perform either alone or with teammates.Chapter two, 'Tactics and Teamwork', includes tips on how to best arrange players on a field according to their abilities, the rules that form the basis of game-play, and strategies on how to improve communication and co-operation on the field. The third and final chapter, 'Fitness', stresses the importance of keeping up your strength and stamina, and provides sample exercises and work-outs. With over 750 action photographs and diagrams illustrating clear step-by-step expert instructions, this is the perfect practical reference for all aspiring soccer stars and coaches.

New in the hilarious JOHNNY BALL series, shortlisted for the Children's Sports Book Award. Johnny Ball, 9-year-old football manager, has a new challenge: to take the Tissbury Tigers all the way, and win the WORLDIES! But superstar striker Daniel is injured and the squad is FOUR players short. So Johnny is switching his football brain into travel mode - here comes Johnny Ball, INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL GENIUS!

This lyrical non-fiction picture book celebrates the simple joys of football, whatever your background or ability. Rather than focusing on rules, skills, superstars, big clubs and record-breaking feats, this uplifting book for young children celebrates the planet's best-loved sport and shows how the world's most accessible game - where the only equipment needed is something that rolls - has evolved into a force for unity, and a sport for absolutely everyone. Spreads cover how football can be played by all ages, genders, and abilities, whatever your racial, cultural or economic background, and whether you're in a state-of-the-art stadium or just a simple patch of scrubland.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's superstar forward, and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This exciting book follows his adventures across the world - from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome, the roar of Anfield stadium and - finally - his big chance in a Champions League Final. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Gareth Southgate is a successful football manager of the English National Team. But he started as a player for Crystal Palace. Learn about his football history, his wins and his losses.

BE THE BEST AT... A series of brilliant how to guides for sports enthusiasts. With an easy guide to rules, equipment, clothing, diet and mental attitude, these are must-have guides to achieving sporting success. BE THE BEST AT FOOTBALL Do you want to be the best at football? Perhaps you dream of going pro one day. This book is specially designed to show you how to master the skills you see football stars use every day. With... * Step-by-step photographs and diagrams. * Top tips to master tricky techniques. * Loads of drills and exercises for you and your team to perfect in the park. Become a master football player, and get fit the right way!

Football School Terrific Teams is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers. Discover the incredible true stories behind the most famous clubs in history. Find out the stories behind the most legendary clubs in football history, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Explore how these teams have overcome failure and tragedy to win leagues and lift trophies and enter the record books. Also discover fascinating facts about more unknown clubs, including the German team with skull and crossbones logo and the most eco-friendly club in the world. Perfect for fans of Football School: Star Players and Football School: Epic Heroes, this collection of fifty true stories is a must-read for any young football fan. "We love this book series!" Match of the Day Weekly "Intelligent, inspiring, funny" Head of Education, Premier League Collect the series! Football School Season 1 -4 Star Players Epic Heroes Football School Terrific Teams 20 Fantastic Football Stories The Amazing Quiz Book The Incredible Joke Book The Ultimate Puzzle Book The Greatest Ever Quiz Book - out in 2022!

Be inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from his early life in London following in the footsteps of David Beckham at school to his successes with Tottenham's youth team and dream role as England captain. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series. Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Harry's career highlights. Amazing cover artwork ilustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.

*THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR FOOTBALL FANS* Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses? Have you heard of . . . *The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup? *The English amateurs who achieved Olympic Gold? *The spy who snuck into training? *The Lost Lionesses who made it big in Mexico? *The infamous World Cup handball that sealed England's fate? The beautiful game has always reigned supreme in England. These incredible and sometimes ridiculous stories may give you some idea of why. From penalty pain to unbelievable comebacks, discover some of the best true tales of our beloved national teams. Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the third book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series and the perfect gift for young football fans everywhere. Now includes the story of when the Lionesses came roaring back at Euro 2022.

Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?

Have you heard of ...

* The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?

* The Lancashire Lasses who became football's best kept secret?

* The dog detective who saved the World Cup trophy?

* The superstar footballer who never actually played football?

Discover the most incredible, sometimes ridiculous, and always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is Unbelievable Football - true tales from the world's favourite game where there's everything to play for and anything can happen.

The perfect gift for the football-mad kid in your life.

Born in a country not noted for its top-level football, it was never certain that Christian Pulisic would be able to realise his full potential. But his youth, agility and impressive skills have taken Christian to one of the most demanding leagues in the world - and made him captain of the United States national team. This is the astonishing story of how this impressive youngster became the most expensive American player in history. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Be inspired by Football Legend, Raheem Sterling! Discover the inspirational story of this young player's journey from his early life in Jamaica to life as a young immigrant in north-west London, where his incredible football talent put him on the road to superstardom. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series. Packed with footie facts and match stats Includes Raheem's career highlights Amazing cover artwork illustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.

If Van Dijk is your favourite football superstar, then this is the book for you! Discover how he went from playing football in cages and in the streets in the Netherlands to being named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019. Learn how Van Dijk came to captain the Netherlands national team and become one of the strongest defenders in the world, currently playing for Liverpool. Football Superstars: Van Dijk Rules is written in an engaging and accessible style that's ideal for emerging and reluctant readers. The simple narrative text is supplemented with cartoons and visual jokes, and presented with an energetic, graphic look. Sections and chapters make it easy to navigate and fun to dip in and out of. A supporting cast of players, managers, TV pundits - and even the authors themselves - chip in with quotes, jokes and comments to add to the playful and informative fun.

Harry Kane rose to stardom as a professional Premier League football player. Read about the teams he has played for and his key role in playing for England in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

This fun-filled book celebrates the world's most popular sport played by women, men, boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game, how footballs are made, and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run, visit a team's training ground, and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.

Dive into the world of football with this mega book of everything to do with the beautiful game. Learn all the lingo; meet the greatest players, managers and teams from both the men's and women's games; take masterclasses with the pros; wander through the haircut hall of fame; learn the most iconic goal celebrations and more. Written by the team at MUNDIAL, the celebrated football lifestyle magazine, and filled with fun, colourful illustrations, The Big Book of Football by Mundial covers it all: The basics and the lingo that will have you talking like a football expert in no time. History of football, including how we got from playing with a ball made of feathers to using high-tech footballs, the greatest teams of all time and the evolution of football boots. The great players, including Paolo Maldini, Lev Yashin, Joy Fawcett, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Michelle Akers, Sir Stanley Matthews and Marta Vieira da Silva. Legendary managers and how they did it - learn the favourite killer formations of greats like Rinus Michels and Sir Alex Ferguson. The big cups, with their histories and greatest players. The world's most amazing stadiums, including Wembley, Melbourne Cricket Ground and San Siro. Kits hall of fame, from the USSR's (now Russia) classic red sweatshirt with 'CCCP' written across the front to Mexico's green home shirt with Aztec patterns and the giant face of the Aztec god of death. How to take the perfect shot like Ji So-yun, take the perfect set piece like David Beckham, take penalties like Matt Le Tissier, beat the offside trap like Fernando Torres, do the perfect attacking header like Didier Drogba and more. Weird and wonderful, from the way we describe things that happen in the game (a fox in the box) to the way we celebrate a goal (by pretending to be a robot) or do our hair (shaving it all off except for a triangle at the front). The culture and people surrounding the game, from traditional pre-game food to the referee, commentator and all-important crowd. This great big book is your essential guide to the wonderful world of football.