The Glorious World Cup

A Fanatic's Guide

Nonfiction, Sports, History, Football (Soccer), Reference
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Author: Alan Black, David Henry Sterry ISBN: 9781101665077
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: May 4, 2010
Imprint: Berkley Language: English
Author: Alan Black, David Henry Sterry
ISBN: 9781101665077
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: May 4, 2010
Imprint: Berkley
Language: English

Read Alan Black and David Henry Sterry's posts on the Penguin Blog.

A guide to the biggest sporting event in the world-for those who like their soccer with a side of kick-ass.

The teams, the fans, the goals, the saves, the divas, the divers, the myths, the madness-they're all part of the world-wide spectacle that is soccer's ultimate tournament, and they're all here in this turbo­charged guide. Packed with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos, The Glorious World Cup gives readers:

•Famous player profiles

•Villains, heroes, hooligans, and hard men

•On-field glory and off-field indiscretions

•Underdogs, overachievers, maniacs, and miracles

•Commentary from famous fans-including Irvine Welsh, Po Bronson, and Simon Kuper

•A look back at the greatest World Cup finals

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Read Alan Black and David Henry Sterry's posts on the Penguin Blog.

A guide to the biggest sporting event in the world-for those who like their soccer with a side of kick-ass.

The teams, the fans, the goals, the saves, the divas, the divers, the myths, the madness-they're all part of the world-wide spectacle that is soccer's ultimate tournament, and they're all here in this turbo­charged guide. Packed with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos, The Glorious World Cup gives readers:

•Famous player profiles

•Villains, heroes, hooligans, and hard men

•On-field glory and off-field indiscretions

•Underdogs, overachievers, maniacs, and miracles

•Commentary from famous fans-including Irvine Welsh, Po Bronson, and Simon Kuper

•A look back at the greatest World Cup finals

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