The Football (Soccer*) Men and Other Football Books

*The book was released under the title "The Soccer Men" in the US.

I just read this the other day and it was superb. It's a collection of pieces that Kuper (the author of that famous Money Ball book) has written over the years, and he brings a fresh feel to talking about players beyond the usual tripe they spout in interviews most of the times. I really enjoyed it.

Do you guys have any other book recommendations? Also, what is football fiction like in England? Are there a lot of books written, and how well are they generally received? I get the feeling that the genre is insignificant. I've never seen a highly recommended fictional book based on football. That's why I still read this one I've had for 11 years from time to time.





EDIT: Some of my favorites:

Futebol: A Way of Life - Alex Bellos
Tor! - Ule Heisse (sp?)
The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer - David Winner
Football in Sun and Shadow - Eduard Galeano

Oh my God I have that Football Fever Book! Thats the one with the referee and the black kid who's called Pele and all! :O

Sean wrote:Oh my God I have that Football Fever Book! Thats the one with the referee and the black kid who's called Pele and all! :O

Eusebio actually. I can see why you remember that since he's half-Irish. It's my favorite story from the book.

Its quite odd how we both have that book Isnt there also a story about a guy too small to be a keeper, Ticth or something?

Yeah. That one was good as well.

Wild Soccer Bunch