| Author: | Clemente A. Lisi | ISBN: | 9781442245730 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Publication: | March 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Clemente A. Lisi |
| ISBN: | 9781442245730 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publication: | March 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Language: | English |
In A History of the World Cup, Clemente Lisi chronicles the most popular sporting event in the world, providing vivid accounts of individual games from the tournament’s origins in 1930 to modern times. It features statistics for each competition, photos, and profiles of the most memorable figures of the sport, including Diego Maradona, Franz Beckenbauer, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Pelé. In addition, this volume highlights the progress of the American teams over the last several decades. Updated through the 2014 World Cup with a new chapter on the tournament, profiles of those players who stood out in the competition, and revised statistical information, A History of the World Cup is the most up-to-date book on this international phenomenon.
In A History of the World Cup, Clemente Lisi chronicles the most popular sporting event in the world, providing vivid accounts of individual games from the tournament’s origins in 1930 to modern times. It features statistics for each competition, photos, and profiles of the most memorable figures of the sport, including Diego Maradona, Franz Beckenbauer, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Pelé. In addition, this volume highlights the progress of the American teams over the last several decades. Updated through the 2014 World Cup with a new chapter on the tournament, profiles of those players who stood out in the competition, and revised statistical information, A History of the World Cup is the most up-to-date book on this international phenomenon.
