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Unbelievable Football: World of Football

Name: Unbelievable Football: World of Football
ISBN: 9781526368096

By Matt Oldfield

How did football travel from Antarctica’s ice to every corner of the globe?

informative global surprising fact-packed

Genres

Non-fiction Sport History

What is Unbelievable Football: World of Football about?

Explore football from every corner of the globe, from an extraordinary match played on the ice of Antarctica to unusual pitches, famous clubs and remarkable players. This fact-packed book reveals the history of the game across all five continents, with true stories, player profiles, match statistics and country facts. Meet football stars past and present, discover how the sport developed in different places and uncover surprising moments from the world’s favourite game.

About the author

Matt Oldfield is a British author who loves writing exciting books about football. He is best known for the 'Ultimate Football Heroes' series, which shares the stories of famous footballers like Messi, Ronaldo, and Kane. Matt enjoys bringing the world of football to life and inspiring young readers who love the beautiful game.

Pages

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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