Long considered the world's favorite sport, soccer has thrilled fans all over the globe for more than a century. The players who reach soccer's pinnacle become icons, and beloved teams inspire passionate fan bases worldwide. The Best of World Soccer explores the sport's innovative managers, legendary players, and heated rivalries, as well as the unforgettable moments that have played out on the field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.