Soccer Superstars: Soccer Rules the World

By Simon Mugford and Dan Green

In Soccer Rules the World, discover how soccer became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide!

“A good choice for reluctant readers, this eye-catching offering should delight soccer fans and incite interest from the uninitiated.”—Booklist 

From Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph and USA’s domination in the women’s game, to the greatest goals and pioneering bosses, SOCCER RULES THE WORLD brings you the most incredible TRUE stories from the biggest game on the planet!

The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of soccer - the highlights of course! You'll meet the legendary players and inspirational managers of the beautiful game, relive the magic moments and read stories of epic wins and glorious goals from around the globe.

Wonderfully illustrated - bringing soccer's history back to life - Soccer Rules the World is packed with plenty of jokes, funny characters, as well as the facts and stats that fans of Soccer Superstars have come to know and love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Welbeck Children's
• Release date: May 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9781804535141

Simon Mugford

After studying the history of everything at Goldsmiths College, Simon worked at the Science Museum making paper aeroplanes and setting fire to hydrogen balloons. Despite being a fully grown man, his favourite subjects include dinosaurs, robots, rockets, loud music and Star Wars. An Ipswich Town fan since they won the FA Cup in 1978 (it's true – look it up) he lives in Kent with his wife, daughter, and a cat with two names.