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Where to LookContacts and sources of information include:
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Books, Videos and MagazinesBooksHundreds of books have been written about football. Some are about players, managers or clubs, some are about the sport or its history, others are about how to play the game. Browse round any good bookshop and you will see shelves of books all dedicated to football.
Popular titles include: For books about individual clubs, contact the club shop based at the ground to see what they have in stock.
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Teams and ClubsClubs are affiliated to local leagues. All their players are registered with the the local league so that they can play in league matches and cup competitions. Most clubs run teams for different age groups starting with Under 10s. Club committees raise funds through subscriptions or various fund raising activities. The funds are used to support teams, to buy football kits for the players and to provide trophies at the end of the season.For information about local clubs and teams, contact the local league secretary. Details can be found in local sports papers.
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OrganisationsLocal leaguesThese are affiliated to a national league structure.
The Football Association
Fifa
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Sport ShopsMost sports shops stock a wide range of football gear and accessories. They are happy to give advice about what you need. Professional clubs have shops at the club ground. They stock a range of goods for fans and supporters and many of them provide mail order catalogues.
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The InternetThere are literally hundreds of sites on the web about football. Many are written by fans for fans. Some are produced by professional and amateur clubs. Here are just a few:
The World Cup
International Soccer Net
International Soccer Cybertour
Fifa On-line
Carling Net
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