Pelé. Lionel Messi. Abby Wambach. Soccer¿s biggest names are known worldwide. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book explores everything about this international sport, including its ancient origins and its passionate fans.

Pelé—legendary footballer and humanitarian—explores the sport’s recent history and shares his most inspiring experiences, heartwarming stories, and hard-won wisdom. “I know in my heart that soccer was good to me, and great to the world....I saw, time and again, how the sport improved countless millions of lives, both on and off the field. For me, at least, that’s why soccer matters.” The world’s most popular sport goes by many names—soccer, football, the beautiful game—but fans have always agreed on one thing: The greatest player of all time was Pelé. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, Pelé had a stunning twenty-year career, where he was heralded as an international treasure. His accomplishments on the field proved to be pure magic: an unprecedented three World Cup championships and the all-time scoring record, with 1,283 goals. Since retiring, he has traveled the world as soccer’s global ambassador, relentlessly promoting the positive ways soccer can transform young men and women, struggling communities, even entire nations. This is Pelé’s legacy, his way of passing on everything he’s learned and inspiring a new generation. In Why Soccer Matters, Pelé details his ambitious goals for the future of the sport and, by extension, the world.

This stunning and emotional photography book shows through hundreds of images how football unites people all over the world, how much fun the great game can be and how many emotions surround it. For this project, photographer Levon Biss travelled all ove

From the playgrounds of Ireland to the streets of Colombia, and from the desert villages of Africa to the greatest arenas of the United States, soccer is a sport that transcends the barriers of age, language, gender, and background. Respected British sports photographer Levon Biss has traveled the world taking pictures that speak profoundly of people enjoying the immediacy, the emotion, and the fun of the beautiful game. From arresting scenes of jubilant fans scaling walls to celebrate with their idols to evocative images of children playing in quiet back streets,One Lovecaptures the intensity of feeling inspired by soccer at every level. Packed with stunning, moving, and amusing photographs, as well as inspiring quotes from international soccer heroes,One Loveis a charming testament to the enduring popularity of soccer around the world. Biss's photography brings together the young and old, amateurs and professionals, backyards and stadiums, reflecting the diversity of soccer's devotees and the common love of the game that unites them. Published with the support of renowned soccer brand Umbro,One Loveis the perfect gift for soccer lovers everywhere looking forward to the 2006 World Cup.

Personalized Gift For Soccer Lovers I am 12 And i Love Soccer is the best and great Birthday gift for someone who loves Soccer. Lets her or him know how much you love and appreciate her or him. This Journal lined pages Notebook is perfect Birthday Gift for Soccer game players and its perfect to be: -A 12 year old / A 12th Birthday Gift For Soccer Lovers and Players, Coach - Christmas Gift Book for Someone who likes Soccer and Ball Sports - Gift for Kids, Boys and Girls - Journaling For Kids - Gift for Sister, Brother Birthday - Gift for Son, Daughter, Grandson, GrandDaughter Birthday Anniversary - Gift for friend, Boyfriend, Best Friend - Gift for Niece, Cousin, Nephew - And more... Size: 6x9

Want to ignite your young soccer fan's passion for the beautiful game? Looking for the perfect book to captivate their love for the sport's icons? Amazing Soccer Stories for Young Athletes delivers 12 inspirational tales of the game's legends that will enthrall any footie-loving kid. This engaging collection covers everything for young readers fascinated by soccer - from the sport's history to modern superstars, essential skills to dramatic championships, childhood origins to legendary careers. Consider it the ultimate guide to soccer heroes! Inside this thrilling soccer adventure, fans will discover: The humble beginnings of megastars like Pele, Maradona, and Zidane Essential lessons on practice, perseverance, and achieving dreams Thrilling accounts of the greatest teams, nail-biting matches, and World Cup glory Step-by-step instruction on dribbling, passing, defending and more Rankings of the most jaw-dropping bicycle kicks and free kick goals Fun facts and trivia to test their football knowledge And much more to inspire a lifelong passion for the beautiful game! Amazing Soccer Stories for Young Athletes is the perfect gift to engage your child's joy for the sport. Its motivational tales and insider stories will deepen their knowledge and fandom. If you want to educate and inspire your child's love for soccer, grab a copy today! It will become their treasured guide to the game's legends.