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Do You Speak Football?
A Glossary of Football Words and Phrases from Around the World
Do You Speak Football?
A Glossary of Football Words and Phrases from Around the World
Description
'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, you'll 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.
Table of Contents
South America
Putting in on a Plate - Where Football Meets Food
North and Central America
Near Unstoppable - Top Corner Terminology
Europe
Between the Legs - Nutmeg Names
Africa
Dodgy Keepers - A Glossary of Gaffes
Asia
Natural Talent - Expressions Inspired by the Animal Kingdom
Australasia
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
Product details
| Published | May 10 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 272 |
| ISBN | 9781472947222 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Illustrations | 30 line art illustrations |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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