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Big Debate · Soccer

Big Debate: Soccer: 365 Would You Rather Questions, Stat Showdowns & Impossible Choices

Would you rather take a penalty or a free kick from 25 yards? A screen-free game book for families with a soccer fan aged 8 to 12: 365 impossible choices to play together, and the numbers to settle the argument.

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  • 300 Quick Fire questions in 10 themed rounds, no answer key and no mercy
  • 60 Stat Showdowns with two real data cards and a flip-the-book verdict
  • 5 Boss Debates: three-way choices nobody agrees on
  • Heart Points and Brain Points, scoreboards and two certificates
  • 10 comic-style illustrations, a glossary and a sources page

Try a Stat Showdown from the book

Stat Showdown #1

Would you rather play on a huge pitch or a tiny one?

A · HUGE PITCH

  • FIFA allows international pitches up to 110 meters long and 75 wide
  • Players already run about 10 kilometers in a pro match

B · TINY PITCH

  • The smallest legal international pitch is 100 by 64 meters
  • A smaller pitch can mean shorter runs and less space on the ball.
Make your pick, then reveal what the numbers say

It's a tie

For the laws: both sizes are legal. For space: big. For a smaller playing area: small. The cards do not choose your favorite.

See more free soccer Stat Showdowns →

The 10 rounds

  1. Kickoff Basics: Boots, balls, and the first whistle
  2. Striker's Boots: Finishes, flicks, and the back of the net
  3. Keeper's Gloves: Dives, catches, and clean sheets
  4. Midfield & Defense: Tackles, passes, and the engine room
  5. Set Pieces & Shootouts: Corners, free kicks, and the penalty spot
  6. Matchday Life: Scarves, chants, and halftime oranges
  7. Team & Bench: Teammates, coaches, and the water bottle run
  8. Big League Dreams: Academies, debuts, and the World Cup
  9. Legends & History: Record books and the players who wrote them
  10. Weird & Wild: Strange rules, stray dogs, and famous blunders
Comic-style illustration from Big Debate: Soccer

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Frequently asked questions

What age is Big Debate: Soccer for?

It is written for kids 8 to 12, and the whole family can play. Teens and adults who love soccer join in on the debates.

How many questions are in Big Debate: Soccer?

365: 300 Quick Fire questions, 60 Stat Showdowns with real data cards and verdicts, and 5 three-way Boss Debates.

Is it a good gift?

Yes. It is made for rec-league players, travel teams, sideline parents and every kid who argues about penalties. It is screen-free and fits in a sports bag.

Are the facts accurate?

Every Stat Showdown names its season, record or rule year, and the book ends with a page listing its sources.

Is there a Kindle version?

Yes, with each verdict on its own page so nobody sees the answer early.