The perfect read for the football-mad kid in your life
*WINNER of the Telegraph Children’s Sports Book of the Year, 2020* – now revised and updated with new stories.
Do you think you now everything there is to know about football?
Have you heard of …
* The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?
* The Lancashire Lasses who became the best-kept secret of women’s football?
* The dog detective who saved the World Cup trophy?
* The superstar footballer who never actually played football?
* Or the local hero who ended his club’s 70-year wait for a major trophy?
Discover the most incredible, sometimes ridiculous, and always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is part of the Unbelievable Football series – showcasing true tales from the world’s favourite game where there’s everything to play for and anything can happen.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Imprint: Wren & Rook
Publication date: 27/01/2026
Series: Unbelievable Football
