Description
Tracing the rise, influence, and eventual unraveling of Barcelona’s modern football empire, this engrossing history examines the tactical revolution sparked by Johan Cruyff and carried forward by a new generation of visionary coaches. From the principles of pressing, possession, and positional play to the celebrated rivalry between Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho, it explores how ideas developed in Barcelona transformed the sport worldwide. Rich in tactical insight and vivid personalities, the book also reveals the friendships, ambitions, and bitter divisions behind one of football’s most consequential inheritances.
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paperback
PublicAffairs
Published Jan 1, 2018
317 pages
ISBN: 9781568588537
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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