THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 SPORTS BOOKS

1 The complete book of the World Cup By Chris Freddi (Collins Willow, pounds 14.99)

2 Flat Back Four - the tactical game By Andy Gray with Jim Drewett (Boxtree pounds 14.99)

3 Athletics 1998 Edited by Peter Matthews (SportsBooks pounds 14.95).

4 The Story of the World Cup By Brian Glanville (Faber and Faber pounds 9.99).

5 Bestie - Portrait of a Legend By Joe Lovejoy (Macmillian, pounds 16.99)

6 Football in Sun and Shadow By Eduardo Galeano (Fourth Estate pounds 6.99)

7 The Beautiful Game: A Journey Through Latin American Football. By Chris Taylor (Gollancz pounds 16.99)

8 You Guys Are History! By Devon Malcolm (Collins, pounds 16.99)

9 Manchester United Ruined My Life By Colin Schindler (Headline pounds 12.99).

10 A Civil War: Army v Navy. By John Feinstein (Bay Books, pounds 9.99)

Chart compiled by Sportspages, 94-96 Charing Cross Road, London (0171 240 9604) and St Ann's Square, Manchester (0161 832 8530)