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O Jogo Bonito! is the magical story of Brazil at the 1970 World Cup, and a team that featured the incomparable skills of Pele, Rivellino, Gerson, Jairzinho and Tostao. The best team ever. It was Brazil's football in that World Cup that truly defined the phrase 'the beautiful game'.

The Unhappy Hero delves into the emotionally turbulent life of Lars Elstrup. Elstrup captivated Europe by scoring the pivotal goal for Denmark in the 1992 European Championship and became a hero at Luton, but struggled with paralysing anxiety and depression. The book shines a light on mental health and the pressures he faced.

Horses in Training is an institution in racing. It is an encyclopaedia of invaluable information on the horses each trainer has in their care, with 20,000 horses and 600 trainers. Fully indexed, it's 720 pages including key statistics, and covers everything from big-race winners to trainer tables, fixtures and racecourse info.

Racing Post Guide to the Flat is the one best-selling book that every flat-racing enthusiast should have every season. It features exclusive trainer interviews and specialist selections for horses to follow, plus dark horses unearthed and set to shine in the upcoming season, as well as Topspeed and Racing Post Ratings.

Lions in the Wilderness traces the travails of EnglandâEUR(TM)s football team in the 1970s, a decade that saw the end of their reign as world champions, momentous managerial upheavals and the Three LionsâEUR(TM) failure to appear in another major tournament until 1980. On the plus side, there was a growing recognition of black players.

The Azeem Rafiq affair made cricket ask itself tough questions about race and class. From the end of Joe Root's reign to the T20 World Cup and on to Bazball's triumph at a breathless Oval, this book takes an unsentimental yet affectionate look at how cricket can face up to these challenges. It's written for lovers of the game.

Sweeper Keeper is the compelling story of legendary goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, one of the heroes of Bill Shankly's Liverpool, who has been called the first 'sweeper keeper'. From riches on the pitch to rags on the streets, Tommy's life story is told by those who knew him best - family, friends and former team-mates.

The Catalan Project charts FC Barcelona Femini's journey from 2019 to 2023 with in-depth tactical analysis and player interviews. It explores the factors behind their sustained growth, analysing the tactics and strategies that helped them to conquer Europe.

90+2 tells the story of football's most dramatic last-minute goals. From late twists that decided a league title, to the heartbreak of last-gasp goals that resulted in relegation, to incredible cup final drama, unbelievable second-leg recoveries and epic international tournament chaos - this is football at its most intense!

Bob Bond takes us on a nostalgic journey through FA Cup history, telling the story through captivating match cartoons. This book recalls not only the cup finals, but some of the great matches, players, goals, upsets and infamous moments in FA Cup history. Take a trip down memory lane with these evocative illustrations.

The Africa Cup of Nations explores the rich history of one of football's iconic but often overlooked international tournaments. It brings us all the great teams, managers and players who have lit up the tournament, turning a spotlight on African football. Discover how events off the pitch impacted those on it.

Set during Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket revolution, this book tells the story of the Australian Test cricketers plucked from the backwaters of the domestic game to take on full-strength international sides. These men became known as the 'Establishment Boys', and they all have important stories to share.

Bring Me that Horizon is a quest into the heart and soul of Portuguese football. From Eusebio's glorious career to Candido de Oliveira's adventures as a British intelligence agent, the book reveals a nation that already had fantastic tales to tell before it became the destination for football hipsters at the turn of the millennium.

Double Acts is a revealing account of the club's roller-coaster journey down the decades through the prism of its key strike partnerships - from the days of Bobby Smith and Jimmy Greaves to Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. The book is packed with insight, anecdotes and the recollections of legendary players, managers and supporters.

From Red to Read tells the story of Dr Alan Tonge, who holds the unique distinction of being Sir Alex Ferguson's first signing at Manchester United and played in the Football League for Exeter City. After a serious back injury ended his football career at age 22, Alan rebuilt his life through education and acquired a PhD.

Chasing Immortality tells the story of Manchester City's epic 2022/23 season, when for the first time this century an English side completed the ultimate treble. The story of a group of elite players and a manager who every season strengthens his claim to be the greatest ever.

This is the rip-roaring story of red-hot goalscoring Manchester City star Erling Haaland. Packed with exclusive unpublished material and features the words of the great man himself, team-mates, opponents and Pep Guardiola. It explores his early career and international success before bringing us up to date with his Man City heroics.

Starting from the Back of the Grid is a unique perspective on the glamorous world of Formula One, told by a wide-eyed TV producer who can scarcely believe he is a part of it all. Kris Henley recounts interesting, entertaining and hilarious stories about life in the Flying Circus and many of its most intriguing personalities.

Give it to Moore, He Will Score! is the biography of the iconic Ian Storey-Moore. The most sought-after striker in the land, his sensational on-off transfer from Nottingham Forest to Derby County left Brian Clough unable to speak to him for two decades. Joining Manchester United instead, injury cruelly cut short his career.

Revolution of Wolves charts the club's dramatic progress over the last 20 years, and features exclusive interviews with those at the heart of the story. Managers Glenn Hoddle and Paul Lambert open up about their time at Wolves, along with the likes of Paul Butler, Paul Ince, Karl Henry, Sam Ricketts, Conor Coady and Ruben Neves.

The incredible story of an astonishing promotion achieved with a brand-new group of players sprinkled with a few old stagers. Vincent Kompany achieved overnight success with a team that became known as Manchester City in claret and blue. They took the Championship by storm, delighting supporters and earning the admiration of rivals.

The Racing Post Annual is firmly established as the perfect Christmas gift for any horseracing fan. Racing Post's top writers look back on the best of the Flat and jumps seasons, the big names both equine and human, the moments to treasure and unusual stories of the year; plus there's a look forward at the top prospects for 2024.

Newcastle legends from across the decades offer a unique insight into the most magical moments in the history of the North East giants. Greats including Alan Shearer, Bob Moncur and Les Ferdinand take us behind the scenes and tell tales from on and off the pitch that have never before seen the light of day.

Former Glories and New Beginnings is a story told in two parts. It skilfully recreates not just one magical European trophy-winning night in May 1983, but the club's golden era of the late 1970s to mid-80s. It also explores the current era under Dave Cormack's stewardship, which promises to see the Dons back at the top.

Auld Foes is the remarkable story of the world's oldest football rivalry - Hearts v Hibs - interwoven with a fascinating 150-year Edinburgh history. It's a rivalry that encompasses world wars, class, religion and ethnicity, hooliganism and clubs on the brink. It's a rivalry steeped in the history of Edinburgh itself.

When Mark Davies was diagnosed with a rare and incurable blood cancer he found that his lifelong passion for the game, and Middlesbrough Football Club in particular, helped him through his darkest hours. This is his honest, funny and entertaining account of how football makes a difference.

Firsts, Lasts & Onlys: A Truly Wonderful Collection of Horseracing Trivia is filled with improbable facts and mind-boggling trivia that will test and tease every horseracing enthusiast. The perfect gift for every horseracing fan, it's a book you can pick up and learn something new, weird or fascinating. Often all three.

1953 offers a unique snapshot of life in and around football during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation year. Wembley saw its most exciting FA Cup Final ever, the top flight witnessed its closest-ever finish, the Mighty Magyars thrashed England and players went on strike over the contract system. An extraordinary year in football.

99 Iconic Moments in Scottish Football curates the great victories, bizarre events, unforgettable matches, underdog stories, cult players and off-field intrigue from Scotland's rich football history. The stories stretch from the 1800s up to now, across clubs of all sizes, from international achievements to intriguing hidden gems.