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Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many told for the first time. Learn about the other Schillaci who could have played at the World Cup, the keeper who played NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the iconic Germany strip.

The fascinating story of how Brazilian club Flamengo became the best football team in the world, winning cups at every level before beating the mighty Liverpool in 1981 to capture the Intercontinental Cup. Amid the dying days of a military dictatorship, Flamengo brought home a country-unifying title and its star players became household names.

Golden Generations is the definitive story of the 2006 World Cup. From Philipp Lahm's extraordinary goal just six minutes in, to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt, it was a World Cup that had it all. Every nation was seemingly in the middle, on the verge or at the end of a 'Golden Generation' of players.

Ernie! is a heartfelt tribute to lower-league football hero Ernie Moss, a local boy made good who became a Chesterfield goalscoring legend. Ernie earned his place in footballing folklore for his phenomenal longevity and as Chesterfield's record goalscorer. It's a story of skill and success, heartbreak and honesty, football and family.

King of the Journeymen is the gripping autobiography of Peter Buckley, a pro boxer who fought 300 times and was a 'stepping stone' for world champions such as Naseem Hamed and Duke McKenzie. As a boy, Buckley shone as an amateur boxer, but outside the ring he was heading for trouble. He was suspended numerous times from school and sent to prison at age 15 for assault and robbery. Whilst inside, his father died. His life felt hopeless and seemed to be going nowhere. But after his release he turned to professional boxing and things started to improve. Labelled a journeyman, he fought often and lost often, whilst earning more money than he'd thought possible. Buckley never refused a fight, often accepting bouts at a few hours' notice or after a night out. King of the Journeymen is an inspirational tale of a man tenaciously fighting for a better life. Although he lost more fights than he won, Buckley persevered with his career and attained widespread respect from boxers and fans alike.

Potter, Hopcutt and a Desk in East London is the ultimate underdog story, charting the unlikely rise of Graham Potter's OEstersunds FK. Over six seasons the Swedish side rose from the fourth tier to qualify for the Europa League in 2017. This book tells the tale from the perspective of two friends seeking a distraction from their nine-to-five grind.

1977/78 tells the story of a historic season for Rangers FC on and off the pitch. Manager Jock Wallace and legendary captain John Greig took the team to treble glory, playing entertaining and attacking football. It marked the end of Greig's stellar playing career, and he replaced Wallace as manager just weeks after the season ended.

The Homecoming is Jane Purdon's passionate, heartfelt account of the summer of 2022, when the Lionesses dazzled the nation and brought football home. It's also Jane's personal story. Jane, a true football insider for more than 20 years, looks at what's changed since the win, and the future of the women's game.

This is a detailed study of the 'what-if' moments that have shaped football - the bounce of a ball, an ill-timed injury or a contentious decision are just a few examples. Each moment has been chosen to guarantee discussion and debate among fans. There are even fantasy match-ups between the great teams of different eras.

Having realised his dream of running at least a half marathon on all seven continents before his 70th birthday, Doug Richards - author of Running Hot & Cold and Can We Run With You, Grandfather? - travels to new remote locations for his next challenge... to complete 24,902 miles, the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth's equator.

Disappearing World is a heartfelt celebration of what county cricket has been for more than a hundred years - an integral part of English life. Threatened by the growth of T20 franchise tournaments and by the governing body's move to cut the championship to ten games a season, county cricket will only survive if it is fully appreciated.

Jimmy Armfield was one of the greats of English football - England captain before Bobby Moore, member of the 1966 World Cup squad, one-club man with Blackpool. In Pantomime Hero, Ian Ridley tells the remarkable story of when Armfield took over at Leeds and came up with a novel idea to restore the morale of a club in turmoil.

It was the funniest fight build-up of Muhammad Ali's career - and publicist and writer Norman Giller saw it all. Britain's Richard Dunn was facing Ali for the world heavyweight crown, and Giller hired the eccentric hypnotist Romark to convince Richard he could topple 'The Greatest', not realising Romark planned to put a curse on Ali.

The Number Ten is an enlightening and entertaining study of the classic playmakers. Andy Bollen forensically details their win-at-all-costs mentality, their twisted logic and drive to overcome adversity. He discusses their lives, careers, artistry, genius and creativity but also their destructive brutality.

The Conquerors charts the rise, fall and rejuvenation of AC Milan across one of the club's most legendary eras, under manager and former club favourite Carlo Ancelotti. It's a story of incredible talent, iconic moments and the kind of improbable redemption usually reserved for Hollywood movie scripts.

Bob Phillips takes us on an exhilarating journey through the history of marathon running. Through a compelling blend of personal memoirs, anecdotes, runner biographies, torrid tales and extraordinary facts and figures, the book charts Britain's role in the development of the marathon, from 1896 through to the Olympic marathons of the 1950s.

Match Fit takes an in-depth look at mental health in football, from the Premier League down to five-a-side, in the hope of destigmatising this much-neglected topic, with candid contributions from the likes of Chris Kirkland, Paul Lambert and Marcus Bent. Subjects such as the issues facing footballers after retirement and the rise of social media are placed under the microscope, and we discover how being a football fan can benefit your mental health. Seasoned pros discuss the challenges they've faced in football, speaking openly about personal experiences most of us wouldn't associate with the glamour of the beautiful game. From a grassroots perspective, there are uplifting stories of how people have learnt to manage their mental health, with football as a key tool to help them get through their day-to-day lives. If the interviewees - involved in a sport that has traditionally lauded masculinity and the absence of so-called weakness - can open up about their mental health, then so can anyone.

According to Eric Cantona, 'You can change your wife, your politics, your religion, but never, never can you change your favourite football team.' Matt Coughlan never had much time for Cantona and planned to break this taboo. Disillusioned with Arsenal, he went in search of a new team to support and embarked on a journey of discovery.

The American Football Revolution is the remarkable story of how the USA's biggest sport converted a soccer-mad nation. In 1982 NFL highlights hit British homes. Now, 40 years on, the UK is the NFL's second home. These are the stories of the fans who transformed the NFL from a curiosity to a British obsession.

Pretty Poly tells the story of the football shirt, charting its dramatic evolution over a 150-year period, from modest beginnings to a product at the centre of a billion-dollar industry. Packed with facts, figures and anecdotes, it uncovers the history embedded in every feature of modern-day strips, from necklines to namesets.

In Safe Hands is the story of Rangers' goalkeepers past and present, going back to the club's origins in 1872. This exhaustive account charts the contribution each and every goalkeeper made to the rich history of Scotland's most successful side, brought to life by personal insights from Rangers players past and present.

A Sprinkle of Magic tells the fascinating stories of non-league clubs who defied the odds and dared to dream big in the world's oldest cup competition. Stretching back to the 2009/10 season, the stories include FA Cup runs from Bath City, Redbridge, AFC Totton, Stourbridge, Hendon and of course history-makers Lincoln City.

Hope and Glory is the untold story of rugby league in Thatcher's Britain. Against the backdrop of social upheaval, the sport of the working class transformed itself. Broxton's book recreates the era with the dramatic tension of a novel, revealing a critical moment where despite losing everything, anything still seemed possible.

The story of arguably the most incredible fighter in the history of boxing, told by one of the few surviving writers to have been around during Henry Armstrong's era. In 1938, he became the first boxer to simultaneously hold world titles at three different weights. Nobody since then has replicated this amazing feat. It's likely no one will.

Yorkshire Grit: The Biography of Ray Illingworth traces the rise of a brilliant Yorkshire cricketer from humble origins to the England captaincy and his triumph in regaining the Ashes in Australia in 1970/71. But the qualities that made him a fine captain, paradoxically, were the undoing of his time as manager both at Yorkshire and with England.

Mr Corinthian is the first-ever biography of Nicholas Lane ('Pa') Jackson, founding father of the celebrated Corinthian Football Club. For the last 100 years, Jackson's version of the Corinthian story has been accepted as a faithful record of the famous club's history - but it wasn't. This book is a search for the truth.

Box! Box! Box! tells the story of the 2022 Formula One championship. It captures the drama on and beyond the Grand Prix circuit, from high-speed accidents to the glamour of Monaco. More than a race review, this book shines a light on what makes the sport tick away from the circuits. So, strap in as we revisit the 2022 campaign.

When Dave Went Up is the fairy-tale story of Wimbledon's famous 1988 FA Cup win over Liverpool, and how a small team overcame the giants of English football. More than just a recollection of the final itself, the book takes you through the tournament round by round, with tales from the key players in the side, staff and fans.

From Darkness into Light tells the fascinating story of how a handful of intrepid cricketing soldiers helped save the game from oblivion. The Australian Imperial Forces cricket tour of 1919 helped to resurrect not only the English domestic game but Test cricket itself. The book fills an important gap in cricketing historiography.