To speak football is to speak a language of a thousand tongues -
In this ground-breaking global glossary of football words and phrases, you 'll discover the rich, quirky and joyously creative language used by fans, commentators and players across the world.
From placing a shot where the owl sleeps ' in Brazil, to what it means to use your chocolate leg ' in the Netherlands, via Wembley-Tor a phrase adopted by Germans to describe a dubious goal this comprehensively researched book will entertain and inform in equal measure.
Discover the unfortunate Finnish term for a holding midfielder, what it means when South Korean fans get nostalgic about a Leeds season ' and why Dundee United supporters should keep their heads down in Nigeria.
With over 700 terms from 89 countries (including 29 ways to describe a nutmeg), this is the definitive guide to the global language of football.
