Babysitting George

‘So George Best walks into a pub…’ Howls of laughter drown out the punch line, and for the first time since I heard the news of his death I smile. George would have liked that one.

Celia Waldon on her unusual relationship with one of the most famous footballers ever.

The Richard T. Kelly Column: Fit to Wear the Shirt – In praise of quality football books

This month, Richard T. Kelly examines the phenomenon of football publishing and the different types of books that it gives rise to, as well as explaining why he won’t be cheering for England at the forthcoming World Cup.

The Booklist: World Cup Fever

As the World Cup rapidly approaches, if you want more from your football reading than a sticker book can offer you, then look no further than this selection of titles.

Understanding Africa, with Africa United

A superb portrait of the divided continent of Africa, told through one of the few things that unites it: football.

April non-fiction round-up – part one

Part one of our selection of fantastic non-fiction releases from April – from the West Coast of American to Africa, from Nelson Mandela to Bonnie and Clyde, there’s something here for all tastes.