This is a celebration of football from a statistical angle, but with a difference. These aren't just records, but there are stories behind them, all complemented by carefully chosen photographs.

Books about FIFA World Football Records 2011

Here readers will discover some of the most fascinating and unusual facts about football. The book reveals the highest scoring game, the largest ball in the world, the greatest male and female players, and much more!

Founded in 1904 by representatives of the sporting organisations of six European nations then expanding into the Americas, Asia and Africa FIFA has developed to become one of the most high profile and lucrative businesses in the global consumer and cultural industry. Recent years however have been characterised by a

Estimated participation figures of almost 30 million worldwide make soccer the most prominent team sport amongst girls and women. However, making a living as a female player is only deemed possible in approximately 20 out of around 150 FIFA-listed women’s soccer countries. This has led to a situation where highly