From the publisher:
101 true stories to surprise and delight footy fans.
Have you ever wondered why a soccer ball is black and white? Do you know the story behind the most red cards ever handed out in a single match? How about the largest own-goal loss in history? Has a football club ever been successful in achieving not one, not two, but three promotions in a row?
Whether you’re a rookie or true footballing faithful, Alex Broad covers the funniest, strangest, most interesting, and downright bizarre stories from the world’s most popular sport.
The author:
Alex Broad is a new media sports analyst and commentator. He first gained notoriety for his viral coverage of the 2014 Russian Olympics as #SochiProblems on X (formerly Twitter). Alex now runs social media accounts dedicated to the Seattle Kraken and Wrexham AFC. He also hosts the hockey podcast Beneath the Waves. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.
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