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1) FC Barcelona
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"FC Barcelona started in 1899, when twelve men met at a local gymnasium and formed a club that would bear the city's name and coat of arms. Today, the club is among the most decorated and respected in the world. This book charts the rise of a small club in constant financial trouble to become one of the greatest in soccer history, including its recent successes with the superstar Lionel Messi. Packed with interesting facts, historical context, and...
2) Arsenal FC
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"In 1886, a ragtag group of factory workers in southeast London decided to form a soccer team. After their first game, which they dominated 6-0, they adopted the moniker Royal Arsenal. Arsenal FC chronicles the team's rise from this modest working-class formation to one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport, as they remain a commanding opponent in the Premier League and beyond more than 130 years later. A wealth of historical anecdotes,...
3) Juventus FC
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For more than a century, Juventus FC has grown from a regional soccer club in northern Italy to a global powerhouse that has seen some of the world's best players wear its famous black and white colors. Voted the top Italian team of the twentieth century, Juventus owns more Series A titles than any team in league history, and they have achieved European dominance in numerous UEFA competitions over the years. Readers learn more about how the stability...
4) AC Milan
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"For more than one hundred years, AC Milan has been considered one of the top soccer clubs in Italy. This book charts the team's rise to become the most valuable team in the nation and one of the richest in the world. In its early years, it faced local class rivalries and threats from fascism, while more recent challenges have often been financial in nature. Yet AC Milan continues to push forward as a global icon. This book explores these aspects...
5) Liverpool FC
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"Founded more than 125 years ago, Liverpool FC is a soccer club with a storied past and an exciting future. Liverpool supporters never walk alone- they carry a rich team history and thrive off the companionship of some of the game's most passionate and loyal fans. From the Kop at Anfield to television sets across the world, Liverpool FC sparks excitement and hope in millions of people every year. This book explores the formation of the team in 1892,...