The Story Of The World Cup (new edition) - Softcover

Glanville, Brian

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9780571190812: The Story Of The World Cup (new edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571190812 ISBN 13: 9780571190812

Publisher: Faber and Faber, 1997

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The only comprehensive history of the world's top soccer tournament, fully updated to include the 1994 competition in the USA. As well as vivid accounts of individual games (from the World Cup's beginnings in 1930 to the latest competition), there are many behind-the-scenes stories and character sketches of the great managers and players who made their mark on the international scene through success in the World Cup. Team listing and statistical summaries complete a work of reference that is also a fascinating read.

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Brilliantly written history -- Sunday Times

Definitive -- Simon Barnes, The Times

Excellent ... Crisp and beguiling -- Bill Bryson

Most football writers fall into two categories: those who have been influenced by Glanville, and those who should have been -- Patrick Barclay, Sunday Telegraph

There is no better book if you want to learn about the World Cup. This is the definitive history -- Bobby Moore

Book Description:

The Story of the World Cup by Brian Glanville is the most authoritative account of the history of football's most glorious tournament, fully updated.

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