Literary Works About Football

Fever Pitch is a semi-autobiographical novel by Nick Hornby, first published in 1992. The novel follows the story of a group of Arsenal fans, and their obsession with the club.

Gusztáv Sebes was the Hungarian coach who revolutionized football tactics in the 1950s. He led the Hungarian national team to victory in the 1952 Olympics and the 1954 World Cup.

The Damned Utd is a novel by David Peace, first published in 2006. The novel tells the story of Brian Clough's time as manager of Nottingham Forest, from his appointment in 1975 to his resignation in 1993.

In "The Ball Is Round", David Goldblatt argues that football is a reflection of globalization. He traces the history of the game from its origins in England to its current status as a global sport, and shows how the game has been shaped by the forces of globalization.

The Football Factory is a novel by John King, first published in 1996. The novel tells the story of a young boy who dreams of playing for Manchester United, and his experiences as a hooligan.

In "Soccer in Sun and Shadow", Eduardo Galeano writes about the history of football in Uruguay. He traces the game's origins in the country, and tells the stories of some of its greatest players, including José Nasazzi, Obdulio Varela, and Juan Schiaffino.

Trainspotting is a novel by Irvine Welsh, first published in 1993. The novel tells the story of a group of football hooligans in Edinburgh, and their struggles with addiction, poverty, and violence.

The Miracle of Castel di Sangro is a book by Joe McGinniss, first published in 1999. The book tells the story of a small Italian town that is transformed by the arrival of a new football team, and how the team's success brings hope and unity to the town.

Fever Pitch is a semi-autobiographical novel by Nick Hornby, first published in 1992. The novel follows the story of a young boy who is obsessed with football, and his experiences as a fan of Arsenal.

The Football Men is a book by Simon Kuper, first published in 2018. The book tells the story of the rise of the modern football industry, and how the game has been transformed by money, television, and globalization.

Red or Dead is a novel by David Peace, first published in 2013. The novel tells the story of Bill Shankly's time as manager of Liverpool, from his appointment in 1959 to his resignation in 1974.

In "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency", Alexander McCall Smith writes about a female detective who solves crimes in Botswana. The series of books has been praised for its portrayal of African culture and society.

The Football Factory is a novel by John King, first published in 1996. The novel tells the story of a young boy who is recruited by a professional football academy, and his experiences as a young footballer.

The Miracle of Castel di Sangro is a book by Joe McGinniss, first published in 1999. The book tells the story of a small Italian town that is transformed by the arrival of a new football team, and how the team's success brings hope and unity to the town.

Fever Pitch is a semi-autobiographical novel by Nick Hornby, first published in 1992. The novel follows the story of a young boy who is obsessed with football, and his experiences as a fan of Arsenal.