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by Clive Gifford (Author), Emiliano Migliardo (Illustrator)
Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup!
Did you know?
The world's largest football shirt is over 80m long.
In 2002, Australia won a World Cup qualifying game by 31-0.
Danish referee Henning Erikstrup's fake teeth fell out when he went to blow the final whistle.
The youngest person to be signed by a football club was less than 2 years old.
From record-breaking goals to the world's most extraordinary players, from stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 7.
Look out for more Amazing Facts books:
Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know
Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know
Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know
Amazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
Author Biography
Clive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 200 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.
Emiliano Migliardo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For as long as he can remember, he always wanted to be a cartoonist. He started publishing professionally in the early 1990s and has numerous titles to his name.
