Whether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-foundfootball wisdom, brush up on details you're unsure about (theoffside rule, anyone?) or improve your practical skills, this isthe book for you! Covering all the basics of the game, rules andtactics, as well as giving an in-depth history of the sport and howit has evolved to the present day, this indispensable guide willget you up to speed on the most popular game in the world in notime. With dream team formations, tips on football betting andsupporting, essential coverage on the World Cup, and stats oncurrent teams, players and managers both at home and abroad,football expert and Guardian journalist Scott Murray keepsit fun, fresh and knowledgeable to get you through the majortournaments and beyond. Football For Dummies includes: PART 1: KICK OFF Chapter 1: The bare essentials Chapter 2: A rich history Chapter 3: Get your boots on - the gear you need PART 2: PLAYING THE GAMEChapter 4: Laying down the laws Chapter 5: Positions and tactics Chapter 6: Honing your skills Chapter 7: Talented training Chapter 8: Coaching, managing and leadership Chapter 9: Putting it all into practice PART 3: THE WORLD OF FOOTBALLChapter 11: The World Cup Chapter 12: The international scene Chapter 13: The British club scene Chapter 14: Taking on the world Chapter 15: Women's football PART 4: FANS ENCLOSUREChapter 16: Going to the match Chapter 17: Read all about it... Chapter 18: Compulsive viewing: Football on TV (and film, andDVD...) Chapter 19: Joining in (sort of...) PART 5: THE PART OF TENSChapter 20: Great players Chapter 21: Great managers Chapter 22: Great matches Chapter 23: Bad behaviour PART 6: APPENDICESAppendix 1: Appendix A: Honour Boards Appendix 2: Glossary Appendix 3: Key Football Organisations