101 Quirky Football Facts

Are you a football fan? Are you interested in football related trivia ? Would you like to discover more unusual facts about the beautiful game through the years? If so, you definitely won’t want to be without 101 Quirky Football Facts? Do you know why India refused to take part in the 1950 World Cup finals, how Scottish team Ayr United got their nickname or where the world’s first floodlit match was staged in 1878? Are you aware of how many English and Scotsmen were in the USA team that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 1930 and can you recall which pop superstar became an Honorary Director of Exeter City in 2002? Find out about the above and much more in this fun new book. Whether you are a life-long football aficionado or new to the game, 101 Quirky Football Facts has something for all ages. Packed with quirky facts that you can use to impress your friends and family, this book will appeal to anyone with a love of football.

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