--For dummies

Includes index

"Learning made easy"--Cover

Kicking off. Introducing Planet Soccer -- Getting the ball rolling: a brief history of soccer -- Getting your game on: the gear you need -- Playing the game. laying down the laws -- Players, positions, and tactics -- Honing your skills -- Keeping in shape for soccer -- Coaching for success -- Getting the game on -- Exploring the world of soccer. The Men's World Cup -- Surveying the international scene -- Playing together: clubs and leagues around the world -- Focusing on famous clubs -- Exploring women's soccer -- The fans' enclosure: following the game. Going to the game -- Diving into global soccer -- Following online -- Finding other soccer-based pastimes -- The part of tens. Ten great male players -- Ten great female players -- The ten greatest teams of all time -- Ten great games

"This update to the comprehensive guide introduces you to all the soccer greats and up-and-comers whose moves you'll want to know. You'll find extensive coverage of women's soccer, including women's world cup, the NWSL, Women's Super League, and the UEFA Women's Championship, and get descriptions of various leagues around the globe, and the lowdown on where you can find soccer games and resources, online and elsewhere. Learn how soccer got to be the #1 most popular sport in the world. Get up to speed on the world's best leagues, teams, and players. Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more"--

"Understand the basics of the game ; learn how to play and coach the world's mor popular sport ; discover teams & tournaments around the globe" -- cover