Offside!

Embark on a thrilling journey through the beautiful game's most extraordinary and untold stories in "Offside! Unbelievable Underdogs, Controversial Calls, and Football's Craziest Stories" by Jorge Félix. This captivating collection of essays explores the sport's ability to surprise, unite, and divide fans across the globe, offering a fresh perspective on football's most fascinating and overlooked aspects. From the inspiring tales of small clubs defying the odds to achieve greatness to the epic matches that have earned their place in football folklore, Félix covers a wide range of subjects that will entertain and enlighten readers. Discover the hidden international gems that have briefly thrust little-known nations into the spotlight, and dive into the fiercest rivalries where hatred runs deeper than oceans. Félix also investigates the political leanings of certain clubs and how these ideologies shape their identities and fan cultures. Along the way, you'll meet a cast of colorful characters, including journeymen players who treat the world as their home pitch, loyal "one-club" heroes, and super-sub strikers who specialize in scoring crucial goals off the bench. With engaging and humorous writing, "Offside!" is a must-read for any football fan looking to expand their knowledge of the game's rich history and cultural significance, as well as those who simply enjoy a good underdog tale or a bit of sporting absurdity.