Chambers Book of Football Facts

Swayam Ganguly

Did You Know?

Pelé is the only footballer in the world to win FIFA World Cup three times as a player, in 1958, 1962 and 1970.

West Indian cricketer Sir Viv Richards is the only man to have participated in both cricket and football World Cups. He was part of Antigua's squad in the 1974 World Cup.

Dr Ottorino Barassi, Italian vice president of FIFA during World War II, hid the FIFA World Cup trophy under his bed throughout the war, producing it again only before the 1950 World Cup. Thus he saved the trophy from being seized by the Nazi troops.

The football edition of the Chambers Facts series gives you essential information and all the legendary tales, epic rivalries and astonishing trivia that are there to the sport. This book is a ticket to the exhilarating world of football, that will resonate with football fans, sports aficionados and novices alike. Experience the kick stemming from jaw-dropping anecdotes, know the GOATs that have graced the football pitch and stories of all the goals that were against the run of play. These come with especially curated QR codes leading to videos of some of the most iconic moments of the beautiful game. It is always a good day for football!