Champions of Men's Soccer

by Ann Killion

Just in time for the World Cup! From Pele to Messi to Tim Howard, here is the ultimate guide to Men's Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist.

From fields all across the United States to the streets of South America to pitches in Europe and Asia, the global passion and love for soccer knows no borders. It is simply the most popular sport in the world. Giants of the game like Cristiano Ronaldo, Tim Howard, and Lionel Messi have become international celebrities and role models to young fans across the globe. And as soccer continues to expand in America, with the growth of leagues like Major League Soccer and the rise in popularity of the US Men's Olympic team, there's no doubt that it's the fastest-growing sport in the United States.

Featuring Top Ten Lists and stunning photos of history-making moments, this comprehensive men's pro soccer collection catalogs the greatest international players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Pelé; the greatest Americans, including Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey; the future class of superstars; and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches. Here is the ultimate guide to men's soccer for young sports fans.

Praise for Champions of Men's Soccer :

"Soccer fans will enjoy this book." -- VOYA

304 pages, Hardcover

Published May 1, 2018

Reviews

[LitPick Book Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Champions of Men’s Soccer is an informational book about how successful soccer players such as Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, and Messi had to go through financial, social, and physical challenges to become professional soccer players. The book has many interesting facts such as the origin of sport, how the sport was named, ignites a debate about who is the best soccer player, and how these soccer players went from rags to riches.

Opinion:
The author draws the readers by providing interesting details in the book about various obstacles faced by various soccer players such as weather and socioeconomic conditions experienced throughout their journey to become soccer players.The book also shows in many ways that anything is possible. It inspires the readers to work hard, get creative at problem solving, and gives hope to emerge from tough life situations. The book would resonate a lot more with the readers if there were relevant pictures of various soccer players. In my opinion, all the soccer players mentioned in the book are legendary. The author’s reference of Pele as the world's best soccer player is arguable, and it would have worked best to leave it up to the readers.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Book “Champions of Men’s Soccer” Is a great read for people who love soccer, are able to read chapter books and are wanting to know more about the history of the game and it’s greatest players. This book is great for facts and well-written descriptions like, “The club became the first globe-trotting soccer team, scheduling matches around the world so that other soccer fans could see the great Pele.” The author also gives specific facts like, “Position: Forward, Appearances for Brazilian national team: 92, Goals for Brazil: 77” And much much more. This book has 22 players featured in it and many World Cup and Club highlights. I loved this book and I am sure you would too. Read “Champions of Men’s Soccer” by Ann Killion.

[Shauna Yusko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. Entirely on the publisher...this should have included more photographs (preferably color), and incorporated throughout, not just as an afterthought at the end.