The Complete Encyclopedia of Football

The Complete Encyclopedia of Football is the ultimate celebration of the most popular sport on the planet. This comprehensive and fully illustrated book is written by one of the world's leading football writers and describes the history and development of the game, its legendary players and clubs, notable coaches and stadia. There is in-depth information on the major competitions at both national and club levels as well as a section on the development of the over the past 130 years.

This new edition of The Complete Encyclopedia of Football  has been fully updated and revised to take in the major competitions of the 2011-12 season, including the 2012 UEFA European Championship and the Africa Cup of Nations, providing full and contemporary coverage of football at home and abroad.