{"product_id":"do-you-speak-football-by-tom-williams-hardcover-rare-books","title":"Do You Speak Football? by Tom Williams [Hardcover] [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vfdufd\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eDo You Speak Football?\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTom Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an entertaining and informative exploration of the unique language used in football (soccer) across different countries. The book acts as a global glossary, explaining the meanings, origins, and cultural context of various football-related words, phrases, and slang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eWilliams shows how the same game is described in vastly different ways depending on the country—for example, differences in terminology for positions, tactics, and even the game itself. The book highlights how language reflects each nation’s football culture, history, and style of play. Blending humor, trivia, and insight, it is both a fun read and a useful guide for fans who want to better understand the global game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16vg6p2\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTom Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a British journalist, author, and football expert known for his writing on international football culture. He has contributed to major publications such as \u003cem data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, and has written several books on the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1454\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWilliams is recognized for his deep knowledge of football history and his ability to present the game from a global perspective. His work often focuses on the cultural and linguistic aspects of football, making the sport more accessible and engaging for readers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48457934602497,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/sf_05117a98-f3ba-40f7-abd0-b8397219aa8a.jpg?v=1775459547","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/do-you-speak-football-by-tom-williams-hardcover-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}