10 Best Football Books Every Fan Must Read

Football is arguably the most popular sport in the world. There are over four billion fans who come together to cheer on their favorite game. Every Football fan will surely want to enhance the experience of watching the game. One way would be by reading one or all of the Football Books or upgrading your watching experience with betting sites in Africa, or just go out there with some friends and play. If you believe that you are a die-hard fan of soccer, then here are the ten best football books you must read.

#1. Living on the volcano by Michael Calvin

It is hard following the life of a manager. However, Michael Calvin gives us an insight into their existence and significance on a team.  The book talks to a few managers such as Arsene Wenger, Mark Hughes, Garry Monk, and Sean Dyche.

#2. Futebol by Alex Bellos.

Brazil is known for its intense love of football. Bellos visits every part of the country and talks to everyone about football. If you ever wonder about Brazilians obsessions with football, then this book has the answers.

#3. All Played Out by Pete Davis.

This book has all the information that you need about the last team that captured England. From the likes of big stars such as Gary Lineker, Paul  Gascoigne, and Stuart Pearce.

#4. Tor by Uli Hesse

Have you ever had an interest in German football? If the answer is yes, then you need to read Tor which depicts füssball. The book has all the entertainment that you seek on the pitch.

#5. Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby

Nick Hornby’s novel, the Fever Pitch is unlike other football books. It does not revolve around a league, team, or a manager. It documents the fans and their love for the game.

#6. The  Italian Job by Gianlucca Vianli and Gabriele Marcoti.

The book is written by an Italian born striker who had a successful career in England. It compares the level of the culture of football between Italy and England.  It talks about great men such as Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.

#7. McilVanney on Football by Hugh McllVanney

The history of football is at the palm of your hands with McilVanney. It has a lot of stories from the 1960 European Cup Final. He also dives into twenty of the biggest names in European football.

#8. Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson

The author dives into some of the people who have shaped football to what it is today.  As a  Sunderland fan, he questions the concept of modern football. It might not be a good read for everyone, but it is fascinating.

#9. The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe McGinniss

McGinniss follows the journey of a small team in Castel di Sangro to reach the Series B.  It has all the fantastic stories that have never been had in a lower league.

#10. Life Too Short By Ronald Reng

This is sad and a haunting book to read. It tells the story of Robert Enke, who was a German goalkeeper. He was struggling with depression, and no one knew about his state. On November 10, 2009, Enke walked in front of a train and died.  Reng was a personal friend of Enke, and he took it upon himself to tell his story.