Why do they play football exactly 11 against 11? Who invented the penalty kick? When did the team play three games in one day? How did they make transfers with cement, meat or a few drams? Luciano Wernicke collected 100 surprising, unexpected and remarkable facts about football in one book. Here are legendary victories and incredible failures, forgotten rules, impossible records, strange faces and scandalous episodes. The book is not just a collection of facts, but a fun and absorbing journey through the history of the world's favorite game. Do you think you know everything about football? this book will pleasantly surprise you. If you are new to the game, this book is the best place to start.