The Routledge Handbook of Football Studies is a landmark work of reference, going further than any other book in considering the historical and contemporary significance of football around the world. It is an essential tool for any student or scholar undertaking social scientific research in football and is a fascinating read for any serious football fan.

Section I: History 1. History and Football 2. The Historical Significance of Locality and Regional Identity to Football 3. Association and Rugby Football 4. The Hidden History of Women's Football 5. The Football Trust 6. Football and Gambling 7. Heritage and Football 8. Museums and Football Section II: Organisation 9. Football and Governance 10. Football Sponsorship 11. Football and International Social Development 12. Women's Elite Football 13. Football Related Migrations 14. Football, Economics and Finance Section III: Media and Culture 15. Football and Media Matters 16. Football and Social Media 17. Football and Stardom 18. Football Fandom 19. Football and its Fiction 20. The Aesthetics in Football 21. Football and Philosophy Section IV: Society 22. Gender and Football 23. 'Race', Racism and Football 24. Disability and Football 25. Football and Misogyny 26. Homophobia in Men's Football 27. Football and National Identity 28. Female Fans of Men's Football 29. Democracy and Supporter Ownership 30. Social Network Analysis and Football 31. Football Hooliganism Section V: Regions 32. FIFA and the World Cup 33. Football in South Asia 34. Football in West Asia 35. Football in East Asia 36. Football in Africa 37. Football in Europe 38. Football in Oceania 39. Football in Latin America 40. Football in North America