The Goalkeeper Who Scored 131 Goals : And 229 Other True Soccer Stories, Facts and Records for Football Fans
Overview
Did you know a goalkeeper once scored 131 goals?
Or that a dog named Pickles found the stolen World Cup under a garden hedge? That a referee sent himself off? That fog rescued AC Milan from elimination on their way to the European Cup?
Football is full of stories so strange they sound made up. This book collects 230 of the best, every one of them true and fact-checked.
Inside you'll find:
- World Cup miracles, upsets and scandals, from the Maracanazo to the Hand of God
- Bizarre match incidents, including a 149-0 scoreline and 36 red cards in a single game
- Record-breakers, legendary goalkeepers and the managers who changed the game
- Derbies, superstitions, penalty dramas and some truly unbelievable injuries
- The women's game, MLS and the USMNT's greatest highs and lows
- 23 original illustrations and a quick-reference Record Book
Updated through the 2026 World Cup, including Mbappé's new all-time scoring record.
Perfect for soccer fans, pub-quiz regulars and anyone who loves a great story. It makes an ideal gift for birthdays, Father's Day and Christmas.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798161651865
- ISBN-10: 9798161651865
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.34 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.39 pounds
- Page Count: 148
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