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Soccer Superstars

Soccer Rules the World

by Simon Mugford
Dan Green
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In Soccer Rules the World, discover how soccer became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide!

"A good choice for reluctant readers, this eye-catching offering should delight soccer fans and incite interest from the uninitiated."—Booklist

From Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph and USA's domination in the women's game, to the greatest goals and pioneering bosses, SOCCER RULES THE WORLD brings you the most incredible TRUE stories from the biggest game on the planet!

The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of soccer - the highlights of course! You'll meet the legendary players and inspirational managers of the beautiful game, relive the magic moments and read stories of epic wins and glorious goals from around the globe.

Wonderfully illustrated - bringing soccer's history back to life - Soccer Rules the World is packed with plenty of jokes, funny characters, as well as the facts and stats that fans of Soccer Superstars have come to know and love.

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    May 23, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9781804535141
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      July 1, 2023
      Grades 3-6 This slim paperback packs in an amazing amount of information, delivered in the feverish tone of a soccer-obsessed superfan. Superlatives and exclamation points abound, and the excited chatter aligns perfectly with the graphic-novel-like panels, making this both a visual treat and an engaging read. Brief graphics-rich, breezy chapters provide significant background history about the game's beginnings as well as legendary players, teams, managers, and dynasties, plus famous rivalries, notorious upsets, memorable goals, and, of course, the World Cup. It's refreshing to see women's soccer included in the general narrative as well as in a separate chapter, ""Women Rule."" Other chapters celebrate professional players famous for their activism and charitable contributions, clubs that embrace various causes such as environmentalism or inclusion, and the sport's efforts to confront racism, misogyny, and homophobia. Statistics are current through December of 2022, and there's mention of the 2021 GOALS Act that ensures equitable pay. A good choice for reluctant readers, this eye-catching offering should delight soccer fans and incite interest from the uninitiated.

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