Description
A sweeping history of football’s greatest international tournament, this book traces the World Cup from its early, often turbulent beginnings through the rivalries, controversies, triumphs, and defining matches that shaped its global legacy. Drawing on decades of reporting, it explores the competing political and sporting forces behind the event while bringing its players, managers, and unforgettable moments vividly to life. Alongside the drama on the pitch, the narrative examines football’s artistry, strategy, national identity, and extraordinary worldwide appeal. Written with the authority and insight of a veteran sports journalist, it offers an engaging chronicle of how the World Cup became one of the world’s most powerful sporting spectacles.
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paperback
Faber and Faber
Published Jan 1, 1993
351 pages
ISBN: 9780571169795
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First Published
1993
Language
eng
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