S Is for Soccer, F Is for Football: Abcs of the Beautiful Game

An illustrated guide to the ABCs of soccer for new and old fans alike.

Soccer or football, whatever you call it, the beautiful game has a dedicated following of diehard fans, and its popularity continues to grow with every goal. S is for Soccer, F is for Football is an illustrated book devoted to the basics of the beautiful game. A is for Arsenal, O for the offside rule, Z for Zinedine Zidane—there are plenty of people, places, rules, controversies, and memorable moments that are captured in this fun and beautifully illustrated hardcover book.

Author Emma Kemp has followed her fair share of World Cup games, Olympic matches, and league games, and she writes about the best, worst, and most memorable parts of soccer history. This engaging book is perfect for parents wanting to teach their kids the basics or adults wanting a gift to commemorate their love of the sport. 

Complete with bold illustrations, this book celebrates the remarkable world of soccer . . . from A to Z.

Emma Kemp is a sports journalist who has covered women’s and men’s FIFA World Cups and other tournaments in a host of countries that call their beautiful game either football or soccer. She has seen Lionel Messi make magic, watched Sam Kerr score for fun, and witnessed some other pretty special moments in history—both on the field and off. She is also an author, and recently helped Australian Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold write her autobiography. Emma lives in Bowral with her partner, son, two dogs, and two cats.