Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Think you know everything about football? Matt Oldfield's award-winning collection is packed with jaw-dropping, sometimes downright bizarre, true tales from the beautiful game that even the biggest fans probably haven't heard. Meet the psychic octopus who became famous for predicting World Cup winners, the brave Lancashire Lasses who were trailblazers of women's football, the loyal dog detective who tracked down a stolen World Cup trophy, and a superstar who became famous without ever kicking a ball professionally. Spanning men's and women's football, club legends and international drama, these short, snappy stories celebrate everything that makes the sport magical, hilarious, and inspiring. Winner of the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020, this is the perfect read for football-mad kids who love trivia, history, and stories that sound too strange to be true.