From football legend, Gary Lineker, comes a collection
of truly uplifting, empowering and extraordinary football stories that have
inspired him throughout his career.
Have you heard about the most controversial goal in world cup history?
Or about the women's team who showed the world that football truly is for
everyone?
And I bet you didn't know about the team that won a match without scoring a
single goal?
Written with author and TV writer Ivor Baddiel, in this fun and fact-packed
book, Gary Lineker shares 50 of his favourite football moments that highlight
the many awe-inspiring, heart-warming and eye-opening moments that have changed
the game - and sometimes the world - forever.
From pioneering players, trailblazing managers, and incredible tales both on
and off the pitch, this book contains everything you ever wanted to know about
the beautiful game. And with Gamechanger Awards presented by Gary to incredible
teams and players throughout, this is the ultimate gift for young footie fans
everywhere.
About the Author
Gary Lineker (Author) Gary Lineker OBE
is a broadcaster and a former professional footballer. He holds England's
record for goals in FIFA World Cup finals, with 10 scored. He has presented the
flagship BBC football programme Match of the Day since the late
1990s.
Follow Gary on Twitter @GaryLineker and on
Instagram. Ivor Baddiel (Author) Ivor Baddiel is a
scriptwriter and author. He regularly writes for some of the biggest shows on
British television including The BAFTAs, The X Factor and The National
Television Awards. Ivor is also the author of nineteen books for both children
and adults.