This is a comprehensive glossary of the game's most important domestic and international records. It includes all-time English and Scottish league table, outstanding sequences of wins, draws and losses, highest scores and heaviest defeats.

From the history of the ball to the history of football haircuts, this book examines every fact of football beyond the rules and the goals - the fans, commentators, merchandise, and even art that it has inspired; spawning an industry and culture that reaches beyond the pitches worldwide.

Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. 'The Football Book' reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men's World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment,...

Who is favourite to win the World Cup in South Africa 2010? Who scored for England after being on the pitch for less than four seconds? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in this fascinating book.