50 Times Football Changed the World

by Gary Lineker, Ivor Baddiel

From football legend, Gary Lineker, comes a collection of truly uplifting, empowering and extraordinary football stories that have inspired him throughout his career.

Have you heard about the most controversial goal in world cup history?

Or about the women's team who showed the world that football truly is for everyone?

And I bet you didn't know about the team that won a match without scoring a single goal?

Written with author and TV writer Ivor Baddiel, in this fun and fact-packed book, Gary Lineker shares 50 of his favourite football moments that highlight the many awe-inspiring, heart-warming and eye-opening moments that have changed the game - and sometimes the world - forever.

From pioneering players, trailblazing managers, and incredible tales both on and off the pitch, this book contains everything you ever wanted to know about the beautiful game. And with Gamechanger Awards presented by Gary to incredible teams and players throughout, this is the ultimate gift for young footie fans everywhere.

With additional LIONESS and WORLD CUP content in this Paperback edition!

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2022

Reviews

[Nitin Cherian · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is one thing among many incredible things Gary has mentioned stands out for me: "Dont' give up!". This book is about incredible stories of people and teams who changed the world through football. I am happy to take away the positive attitude that is reflecting in this book.

[Daniel Rozek · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good for young people that like watching football, it is a very interesting book with lots of good stories. One of my favourite chapters was George Weah the footballer that became president.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much, I love football and everything about it. I learnt so much new and exciting facts while reading this book. I like how Gary Lineker didn't just focus on all the really popular teams and how he wrote about some smaller teams as well. I also like how he wrote about lots of people and their story of how they became a footballer. An amazing book.

[Kathryn Heravi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read a chapter before bed each night with my 6 year old, who absolutely loved this book. Lots of positive messages, really helped my son's love of books.

[Miss Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stefan said this is a fun book filled with football facts. People who love football and setting world records would enjoy this book. It was an interesting book.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a GREAT wee book.

[Yuliy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is perfect for a young kid who loves football and needs positive stories that are football adjacent.