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5 best gifts for football fans

Football fans live for the weekend. They know the fixtures off by heart, they've got opinions on every substitution and they're out in the garden with a ball whenever there's a spare half hour. These gifts for football fans cover watching, playing and reading about the game, so you don't need to know which team they support.

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  1. Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson

    Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson

    Inverting the Pyramid is the book for fans who argue about formations. Jonathan Wilson tells the history of football tactics from the game's early days up to the 2022 World Cup, and it won Football Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards. This revised edition marks its 15th anniversary.

    Pros

    • Updated to the 2022 World Cup.
    • Award-winning football writing.

    Cons

    • One for tactics fans more than casual watchers.
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    Product sources

    Orion / Bold Type Books product page ↗

  2. Subbuteo UEFA Champions League edition

    Subbuteo UEFA Champions League edition

    Subbuteo is the flick-to-kick table football game generations of fans grew up with. This official Champions League edition comes with 20 outfield players, two goalkeepers, a pitch, two goals, a ball and the rules, so two people can play a match on the kitchen table. The newer figures are tougher and more flexible than the old ones.

    Pros

    • Everything needed for a match.
    • A nostalgic gift for older fans.

    Cons

    • Needs a big, flat table.
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    Product sources

    Paul Lamond product details on Amazon UK ↗

  3. SKLZ Star-Kick solo football trainer

    SKLZ Star-Kick solo football trainer

    The Star-Kick ties a ball to a waist belt on a stretchy cord, so they can practise touches, volleys and throw-ins without chasing the ball. The cord stretches to 18ft, and the ball holder fits size 3, 4 and 5 balls.

    Pros

    • No chasing the ball after every kick.
    • Fits size 3, 4 and 5 balls.

    Cons

    • Ball not included.
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    Product sources

    SKLZ product page ↗

  4. Kickmaster Premier football goal, 6ft

    Kickmaster Premier football goal, 6ft

    A garden goal gets kids and grown-up fans out practising whenever there's a spare half hour. The Kickmaster Premier is a 6ft by 4ft steel goal with rust-resistant paint and thick three-ply netting, and it goes together in minutes. Pegs hold it down on the lawn.

    Pros

    • Quick to put up.
    • Steel frame with weatherproof finish.
    • Fits most gardens.

    Cons

    • Too small for older players.
    • Some reviews mention the frame bending under hard shots.
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    Product sources

    Amazon UK listing from Kickmaster ↗

  5. Hy-Pro UEFA Champions League football, size 5

    Hy-Pro UEFA Champions League football, size 5

    This size 5 football carries the Champions League starball design, so it suits a fan who wants to bring a bit of European nights to the garden or park. It's officially licensed by UEFA and made for training and kickabouts. It looks good enough to keep on a shelf as well.

    Pros

    • Officially licensed Champions League design.
    • Full size 5.
    • Inexpensive.

    Cons

    • A replica, not the adidas match ball.
    • Not built for serious matches.
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    Product sources

    Hy-Pro product page ↗

What to buy someone who loves football

Club shirts and scarves are risky unless you're sure of their team and size. The best gifts for football fans work for any club, from a garden goal to a Champions League ball. Check whether they play, watch from the stands or follow from the sofa. Football presents like a garden goal suit families too.

How we picked these gifts for football fans

We picked each product for what football fans enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.

Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.

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