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Do You Speak Football?

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By (author): Tom Williams

'At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world... Sparky and very funny.' - Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph 'Amusing and informative in equal measure.' - Oliver Kay, The Times An expertly compiled and utterly fascinating compendium of the weird and wonderful words and phrases used to describe football around the world. In this ground-breaking global glossary of football words and phrases, youll discover the rich, quirky and joyously creative language used by fans, commentators and players across the world. From placing a shot where the owl sleeps in Brazil, to what it means to use your chocolate leg in the Netherlands, via Wembley-Tor a phrase adopted by Germans to describe a dubious goal this comprehensively researched book will entertain and inform in equal measure. Discover the unfortunate Finnish term for a holding midfielder, what it means when South Korean fans get nostalgic about a Leeds season and why Dundee United supporters should keep their heads down in Nigeria. With over 700 terms from 89 countries (including 29 ways to describe a nutmeg), this is the definitive guide to the global language of football. See more
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  • Publication City/Country: UNITED KINGDOM
  • ISBN13: 9781472947215

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