The ultimate illustrated book about football.

An international bestseller by DK, now also in Greek, from Ogdoo Publications.

Did you know that a referee runs, on average, 8 kilometers more than the players on the teams? That a football player has the ball at their feet for no more than 3 minutes in each game? That the 4-6-0 system, without a striker, could prevail in the future? That referees used to wave a handkerchief before the whistle to get the players' attention?

What is a manager’s fee for a transfer? In how many ways can a corner kick be taken? What happens if a team scores an own goal from a free kick? What material is the ball made of?

All these and thousands of other facts, rules, systems, latest technologies, equipment, preparation, tournaments, stadiums, teams, players, and statistics, with amazing illustrations, photos, and graphics, create a football extravaganza that will be loved both by young fans of the beautiful game who want to learn everything about it, and by adults who will find many exciting unknown facts about the world’s favorite sport.