"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I am very disappointed with that attitude.

  I can assure you, it's much, much more important  than that."

                                                                                - Bill Shankly

 

 

 

 

No other sport has captured the worlds imagination more than football. It is the only truly global game, played in every corner of planet by people from all walks of life. Whether played on a dusty pitch using sticks as goals or in a massive, state-of -the-art arena in front tens of thousands of screaming fans, the passion for the game among its participants and followers remains the same. 

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Since the Sheffield Rules were drawn up in the 19th century, forming the basis of the game as we know it today, football has provided us with countless memorable moments down the years. The world’s best leagues and tournaments have been tests of courage, skill, determination and perseverance. From the romance of the F.A. Cup and its reputation for providing an opportunity for the smaller clubs to topple the big boys, to the international celebration of football that is the FIFA World Cup, we have all shared the jubilant highs and the crushing lows with the greatest players on earth.

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In that time, a number of teams have come and gone that could truly be described as simply magical. Teams that have achieved greatness through sheer brilliance. Teams that have shown what the world game is all about and who deserve to be remembered throughout the ages. Then there are the teams who simply have interesting stories behind them. And of course, the players who made football what it is - the characters of the game. For the first time, they will all be here in one place. From the Victorian era pioneers of football such as Wanderers FC and players from over 100 years ago such as Steve Bloomer and Billy Meredith to the incredibly talented Barcelona squad currently dominating Europe and todays superstars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and everyone in between.

 

From the first World Cup champion Uruguay team to the Dutch Total Football of the 70’s and on to the recent star-studded Spanish national team, this book celebrates the greatest teams and players to ever kick a round ball.

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So let’s take a footballing journey through the decades. Along the way, we’ll meet icons such as Pele, Maradona, Cruyff and Bobby Moore. We’ll experience the glory of champion teams from the World Cup, F.A. Cup, European Cup and the world’s best leagues. And we’ll learn all about Footballs Finest.

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Simply click on Teams by Era or Teams by Country above to start your trip through football history.

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