Talkin' Soccer

The kit, the pitch, and the nutmeg are all as much a part of soccer as the ball and the goalie. In this fact-packed book, readers will strap on their cleats and jump onto the field to find out how to 'talk like a soccer player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Play sports? Watch sports? TALK sports! This fun, unique series highlights the slang and terms people might hear on TV, read online, or encounter live while on the fields of today's most popular sports. Some terms are historical, while others are modern-day phrases. A blend of contemporary and historical photographs introduce various phrases and terms, while a fun, series-wide illustrated character introduces stats, jokes, and trivia. Each book includes an author biography, informative captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.