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Eyewitness
Soccer
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1966 World Cup soccer ball
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Eyewitness
Soccer Written by
HUGH HORNBY Photographed by
ANDY CRAWFORD
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T H E NAT I O NA L F O O T BA L L M U S E U M , U K
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hornby, Hugh. Soccer / written by Hugh Hornby. — 1st American ed. p. cm. — (Eyewitness Books) Includes index. Summary: Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more. 1. Soccer—Juvenile literature. [1. Soccer.] I. Title. II. Series. GV943.25. H67 2000 796.334—dc21 ISBN 0-7894-6284-2 (pb) ISBN 0-7894-5245-6 (hc)
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Contents
Hungary patch
Holland patch
Italy patch
Brazil patch
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8 The global game 10 History of soccer 12 Rules of the game 14 The referee 16 The field 18 Soccer skills 20 The goalkeeper 22 Tactics 24 Injury time 26 Soccer balls 28 Soccer shoes 30 Soccer uniforms 32 Accessories 34 Famous players 38 Medals and caps 40 Famous teams
42 The fans 44 Game day 46 The stadium 48 The World Cup 52 Cups and trophies 54 Playing the game 56 Memorabilia 58 The business of soccer 60 Index 1940s air-raid patrolman’s rattle<