- The Complete Encyclopedia of Football is a celebration of what Pele called the "Beautiful Game". It describes the history and development of the sport, its legendary players and clubs, notable coaches and stadia. There is in-depth information on the major competitions at both national and club levels as well as sections on the laws, tactics and equipment as they have evolved over the past 130-odd years. This new edition of The Complete Encyclopedia of Football has been fully updated and revised to take in the major competitions of the 2008-09 season, providing full and contemporary coverage of football at home and abroad.