Author: Deary, TerryFor National Curriculum Key Stage 2Published on 7 May 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Horrible Histories' series.Paperback | 144 pages127 x 198 x 12 | 106g Horrible Histories finally turns its attention to themost popular sport on Earth, football.Read all about football's beginnings in the Middle Ages,which involved no rules, except maybe not intentionallykilling the other side, all the way to the First WorldWar and its famous Christmas day match,plus awful injuries, silly supporters and not forgetting womenin the sport. Publishing in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thisbook will cover everything you need to know about football's horriblehistory.fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories “ with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informativereadHorrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stageshows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
