In-depth stories, biographies, and history from the world of football and the World Cup.
1. States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football
by Miguel Delaney
€13.99
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD Fully updated to cover Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, the Manchester City charges case and the 2024/25 season. 'Important, perfectly timed and hugely necessary.' – The Guardian The definitive account of how capitalism and the world’s elite corrupted modern football. Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York, journalist Miguel Delaney investigates allegations of sports-washing and misconduct in the beautiful game. The result is a gripping account of how football has been taken over by the world’s wealthiest businessmen, state-backed corporations and oil-rich oligarchs.
Paperback
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3. The little book of Irish football
by Barry Flynn
€16.99
Did You Know? On 6 February 1961, Danny Blanchflower became the first, and only, person to refuse to appear as the subject of This is Your Life when he turned down Eamonn Andrews live on BBC TV. From 1882 until 1931, international teams representing the Irish Football Association wore sky blue jerseys rather than green ones. In February 1963, when football grounds in England were unplayable due to the 'big freeze', Manchester United played three of their games in Ireland. The Little Book of Irish Football is a compendium of fascinating, obscure and entertaining stories about the Beautiful Game on the Emerald Isle. It brings to life some of the long-lost tales about how the game grew and thrived across the island. It also explores the division of football in Ireland and the famous players and teams that have stolen the headlines over the decades. The various chapters bring to life the highs and lows of Irish football, telling tales of glory and strife amid adversity.A reliable and quirky guide, this little reference book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the fascinating history of association football in Ireland, as well as the many characters and fans who have brought the game the life over the decades.
Hardback
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7. The Power And The Glory: A New History Of The World Cup
by Jonathan Wilson
€13.99
'A master at telling football's greatest ever stories... Breathtaking. Wilson's eye for detail and his elegant writing brings the World Cup to life like no other book on the topic I have ever read' ELIS JAMES 'Epic in scope, awesomely rich in detail, and compulsively entertaining' TOM HOLLAND 'So much of what we know of football's history we know thanks to Wilson' SIMON KUPER The football World Cup is the most watched sporting event on the planet. It has become a global obsession: 211 nations initially entered the 2022 edition. It has been running for almost a century. Yet there has never been a comprehensive history of the World Cup that has considered not only the matches and goals, the players and coaches, the tales of scandal and genius, the haggling and skulduggery of the bidding process, but has also placed the tournaments within a socio-political framework. The story of the World Cup is also the story of the world; this book tells its definitive history. Ideal for readers who… love football history told on a grand, global scale want more than match results—politics, power, scandal, and culture included are fascinated by World Cup legends, coaches, bids, and turning points enjoy deeply researched sports writing with narrative drive see football as a window into the history of the modern world
Paperback
Released On 07/05/2026
9. Immortal Moments: The World Cup
by Rick Barba
€43.50
The World Cup truly has it all: prodigious goals, dramatic decisions, upset victories, shocking scandals, and so much more. This beautiful coffee-table book covers every moment of it in a collection of striking photos 2014;from the very first tournament in 1930 all the way to 2022's prophetic victory for the all-time great Lionel Messi.As football fans eagerly anticipate the iconic moments to come during the next World Cup in 2026, this book will offer a pulse-pounding window into the legendary memories of the past, such as Uruguay's 1930 coronation as inaugural host-champions, England's triump in 1966, Brazil's legendary 1970 squad, Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt in 2006, and many more.THE ICONS: The World Cup is the greatest tournament in the world's greatest sport. Find out which players and moments have stood out as legends among icons!FROM TOTAL FOOTBALL TO JOGA BONITO: Go further into World Cup history than ever before with essential anecdotes, compelling recounts, and stunning photographs featuring the greatest national team squads and international football legends!2026 WORLD CUP: There is no better way to get ready for 2026 than by delving into the World Cup's rich heritage and celebrating a one-of-a-kind sporting tradition.LASTING QUALITY: This hardcover coffee-table book provides a truly deluxe experience with full-colour photography of the highest caliber and a design firmly entrenched in the football tradition. Crafted with care, expect this volume to last another 22 World Cups.
Hardback
Released On 30/04/2026
11. FIFA World Cup 2026: The Official Guide
by Keir Radnedge
€24.65
The definitive illustrated guide to the biggest FIFA World Cup ever is here! FIFA World Cup 2026: The Official Guide is the essential companion to the world's biggest sporting event. With 48 nations competing in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 tournament promises to the most exciting, competitive and spectacular edition yet. Inside the Official Guide, you'll find everything you need to follow the FIFA World Cup, including: 🏟️ Guides to all 16 host cities, from Mexico City to Miami and Toronto to New York. ⚽️ Analysis of every team competing. ⭐️ Profiles of star players to watch. 🌎 Reviews of the qualifiers across Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Oceania. ✅ A fill-in guide to track results as the tournament progresses. Packed full of facts and statistics, and illustrated with superb photography throughout, this is the only handbook you'll need to follow all the action at FIFA World Cup 2026.
Paperback
Released On 07/05/2026