Alex Bellos Books

Welcome to Football School Facts! It’s a book of facts and so let’s start with an important one: football is the best sport in the world.

– Did you know that Erling Haaland is a record-breaking goalscoring machine?
– That a player was once sent off for farting on the pitch?
– Or that Diego Maradona has a religion named after him?

Discover all this and much, much more all about your favourite players, great goals, super stadiums and marvellous mascots – the perfect gift for all young fans and their families to enjoy.

A fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans.
Discover everything you’ve EVER wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and terrific trivia. Packed with hilarious illustrations, this encyclopedia is anything but boring! Learn about all aspects of the game, including the positions, rules, mascots, nicknames, trophies and tournaments and laugh loads along the way. Brought to you by the bestselling creators of the Football School series, this book is a joyful celebration of the beautiful game.