The Rough Guide to European Football, 3rd Edition: A Fans' Handbook

If you're thinking of traveling to Europe to catch any games, you must get this book. Not only will it help get about town to the match but inspire you to go catch a match, even if it's a lower division club like FC Paris. :)

Covers every major club in every European city. Trophies, players, great moments all covered in very readable style. Excellent tips on transportation, lodging and dining. Perhaps the most interesting section is the "Ultra Culture", detailing the hooligan aspects of the respective teams and cities. In other words, where not to go. Fantastic reading. Can't wait for the next edition

I was interested in trying to bone up on my soccer so I could converse intelligently with my relatives in Italy, and this book fit the bill perfectly. Written most directly for use by English-speaking fans who might actually travel to see the powerhouse teams covered, the book is still a fantastic primer on the history of the clubs, and the current gossip as of time of publication (1998.) If you're new to soccer and looking for a little insight into the world of Europe's beautiful game, or just want to read a comprehensive overview of the field that's not afraid to voice a strong opinion or two, this book will not disappoint.

This book gives great insight into the history of the sport in Europe and also into each countries fans. One of its best charicteristics is that it both serves as a good travel reference and as an interesting read.

I purchased this book with the hopes of reading something different than the normal coaching manuals that seem to take up so much space. Boy was I thrilled to see an actual book that tells you EVERYTHING you want/need to know about the top clubs from virtually every nation in Europe. From where to buy tickets to how to get to the stadium, this book is worth every penny.