The Most Incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew) UPDATED WITH NEW BONUS STORIES
Winner of the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year
$18.75
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2026
Summary
WINNER of the Telegraph Children’s Sports Book of the Year
The bestselling football book now revised and updated with NEW BONUS STORIES
Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?
Have you heard of…
- The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?
- The Lioness who helped her country achieve European glory?
- The dog detective who saved the World Cup trophy?
- The superstar footballer who never…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526368270 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1526368277 |
| Author: | Matt Oldfield, Ollie Mann |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Wren & Rook |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 213g |
| Dimensions: | 182mm x 128mm x 24mm |
| Series: | Unbelievable Football |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This collection of true football stories demonstrates that sport can unite, inspire and amaze in equal measure … Interesting, amusing and sometimes bizarre … sure to be a big hit with football fans. * BookTrust *This is an excellent book for a football fan aged 7+. * The English Association *
About The Author
Matt Oldfield
Matt Oldfield (Author)
Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series, including a 2026 World Book Day title, and winner of the 2020 Children’s Sports Book of the Year. He is author of the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children’s book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children’s Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Ollie Mann (Illustrator)
Ollie is a London-based illustrator who loves to draw playful character-led illustrations. He has worked on a variety of projects in publishing and by commission, but his favourite thing is making books for young people.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.