Global Soccer

Women are the caretakers of the world. Yet global HIV and AIDS and extreme poverty can seem overwhelming. Even if these things break our mother’s hearts, how is a busy, full-time mom to get engaged and make a difference?Global Soccer Mom shows that everyday moms care deeply about these issues...

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. 

In The Messi Effect, Paul Tenorio, national soccer writer for The Athletic, draws on coveted insider access to bring listeners behind the ropes and into the inner sanctum and chronicle the last act of Lionel Messi. The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi’s arrival turned a...

Discover the strategy behind Major League Soccer's rapid rise as it aims to compete with global football giants. Major League Soccer, armed with its massive Apple sponsorship, the imminent arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the hosting of the COPA America tournament in 2024...

READ BY ACTOR GEORGE NEWBERN NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Franklin Foer’s dark and witty tale of the soccer world reveals the meaning of globalization in all its joys and horrors.”—Robert Kagan Now available in audio, just in time for the 2026 World Cup in North America, the bestselling sports...

"Jaime Hector's narration is brilliant. His Haitian French accents are consistent, and his lilting, singsong voices bring the story to life." — Kirkus (Earphones Award Winner) A global soccer star’s epic ride to the 1950 World Cup places him in shooting distance of his dreams and his own...

The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all here.

Trace the global sports history of how a chaotic street brawl became a billion-dollar cultural phenomenon. Perfect for your morning commute, this energetic narrative tracks the ultimate evolution of soccer. From ancient Mesoamerican courts to smoky English pubs, witness the birth of a shared...

Watch an improvised football tournament evolve into a global spectacle that reshaped sports history and modern politics. Whether you are navigating a long daily commute or seeking an energizing workout companion, this uplifting narrative captures the shared global ritual of the beautiful game...

Dive into the intense sports history of global football, where fierce political rivalries and athletic genius collide. Perfect for an energetic commute, this high-energy narrative transports you straight into roaring stadiums and tense dressing rooms. Relive the nostalgic triumphs and chaotic...

Trace the global history of sports and discover how a simple street game evolved into humanity's most unifying passion. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging narrative transports listeners from 19th-century British public schools to the vibrant, passionate barrios of South America...

'Magnificent . . . Goldblatt is the doyen of sports historians and brings to this account his forensic and telling eye for detail' - Mail on Sunday A Sunday Times Best Sports Book of the Year The epic exploration of society, politics, and economics in the twenty-first century through the prism...