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In this extraordinary tour de force, David Goldblatt tells the full story of soccer's rise from chaotic folk ritual to the world's most popular sport - now poised to fully establish itself in the USA. Already celebrated internationally, The Ball Is Round illuminates soccer's role in the political and social histories of modern societies, but never loses sight of the beauty, joy, and excitement of the game itself.

Hailing from a poor family, Vini Jr saw football very much as a hobby rather than a career opportunity. But there was no denying that the young boy from São Gonçalo had bags of talent. Moving quickly through the ranks at Flamengo, he immediately caught the eye of the most successful European football club ever and soon joined Real Madrid. Discover how this winger honed his superior close control dribbling ability, added trickery, flair and flamboyance to his playing style and scored the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final at only 21 years of age!

Mike Morgan of ESPN and the SEC Network and JC Shurburtt talk College Football year round a weekly podcast that has been thriving since 2016. Get insider analysis on your favorite teams from across the country including breakdowns of games, players and all of the hot topics surrounding an ever changing sport that is distinctly American.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Could this be the best book on football ever?” —Tyler Cowen "Another masterwork from one of our greatest minds.” —Esquire “[An] essential playoff-season read.” —People A hilarious but nonetheless groundbreaking contribution to the argument...

Tom Berthel first met Hall of Fame football coach Hayden Fry when, in the mid-1980s, his investment firm, Berthel Fisher & Co., became a corporate sponsor of the University of Iowa Athletic Department. This business partnership not only helped Berthel Fisher establish a winning public image, but it also gave birth to one of the most important and enduring friendships of Tom Berthel’s life.

A brilliant analysis of the game of baseball from two women who think everyone should be a baseball fan. For years, Deidre Silva and Jackie Koney figured that men simply knew more about baseball than they did. They tried to reconcile their love of baseball with their second-class fan status, but they finally realized that not getting in a tizzy over the 1952 World Series didn't mean that they weren't "real" fans. As loyal - but not insane or stat-obsessed - spectators, they simply had a different perspective.

Let's Talk Ball with Ryan Brown and Tom Luginbill!  A part of the Disrupt Media network.

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Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC's Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the club’s greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 – Liverpool’s first league title after an agonising 29 years. Here for the first time, Graham reveals the fascinating data that informed some of the club’s most pivotal moments of the past decade, from the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager in 2015 to the signing of Mohamed Salah in 2017.

Join BALLS every week as we have conversations with Trainers, Coaches, Athletes and others involved in the West Australian Basketball community and culture

In Game of My Life: Florida Gators, listeners will step onto the field and re-live the greatest football moments through the eyes of 30 of the most famous Gators players. In this enthralling collection, Pat Dooley brings together Florida football players of the past and present to share their fondest single game experience and memories - some involve championship games, while others seem ordinary save for the extraordinary personal meaning.

All things Sports!Started by two high school students.

From sport's weirdest rules to its most unlikely heroes, via comically large cricket bats, pole-vaulting priests, creative football chants and exploding billiard balls, each chapter of Everything to Play For is brimming with surprising facts and intriguing stories. Even if you've never asked yourself what David Attenborough has to do with yellow tennis balls, why Victorian doctors feared the outbreak of 'bicycle face' or what led ancient Egyptian athletes to have their spleens removed, this book will give you the astonishing answers - and plenty more besides.

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In this fascinating and exhaustively researched book, the first of its kind in the English language, Tom Williams brings to life French football’s chequered coming of age over the last 40 years. Featuring exclusive interviews with great figures of the French game such as Alain Giresse, Jean-Pierre Papin, Emmanuel Petit and Blaise Matuidi, and with a cast of characters that also includes Michel Platini, Thierry Henry, Karim Benzema, Chris Waddle and Lionel Messi, it's a book no football fan will want to miss.

Championships don't come easy. If you are new to dynasty fantasy football or have been playing for years we’ve got you covered. Lab 52 is a dynasty focused podcast with redraft mixed in as well. Join The Tecmo Weave and Weapon X on Lab 52 as we talk all things fantasy football in this weekly podcast. If you have any questions or topics you would like to hear us discuss on the show feel free to email us at lab52dynastyff@gmail.com. Thank you all for listening to the show.

Welcome to English Through Football - the podcast that makes learning English fun, engaging, and relevant! 🌍⚽ What is this podcast about? Join our dynamic duo - Jake and Maria - as they discuss everything about the 2026 FIFA World Cup while teaching you practical, real-world English. Whether you call it football or soccer, this podcast is your ticket to improving your English skills through the beautiful game! 📚 What will you learn? In each episode, we break down: Essential vocabulary used in sports and everyday conversation Idioms and expressions that native speakers use all the ...

Coaching Soccer Weekly is a podcast that gives you Entertaining, Educational and Inspiring soccer content to help make you a more effective player, coach, or soccer parent The podcast also includes interviews with other soccer coaches and trainers that are on the cutting edge of modern soccer development.

The Football Banter Box is your weekly dose of football talk, packed with matchday reactions, bold takes, and clean, light-hearted banter. Whether it’s Premier League drama, European nights, or transfer gossip, we'll break it all down with sharp insight and plenty of laughs. No shouting, no swearing — just proper football chat that’s fun, friendly, and fiercely opinionated. Kick off your week with The Football Banter Box

The Florida HS Football Show brings you comprehensive coverage of Florida high school and flag football. Host Josh Wilson delivers weekly episodes featuring in-depth interviews with top coaches and players, analysis of the biggest stories, and insider perspectives you won't find anywhere else. New episodes are released weekly. Want to watch live shows? Subscribe on YouTube where we go live for breaking news and special events. Hosted by Josh Wilson | FloridaHSFootball.com