World Cup

From the tournament's origins in 1930 to modern times, A History of the World Cup 1930-2010 contains vivid accounts of individual games, statistics for each competition, photos, and profiles of the players and coaches who left their mark on the competition over the past eight dec...ades. Though other histories of the World Cup largely ignore the United States' contribution to the competition, this volume highlights the progress of the American teams over the last several decades. Fully updated with a new chapter on the 2010 World Cup and with profiles of those players who stood out in the latest competition, this comprehensive history of the world's biggest sporting event provides a fascinating read for fans of the game.
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The only officially licensed book charting the history of the FIFA World Cup.

In 1974 Zaire's football team were told that if they lost to Brazil by more than three goals the following day they would never see their families again. In this astonishing book Jon Spurling has travelled the world to scratch beneath the glossy, confetti-strewn surface of the wo...rld's biggest sporting event to uncover its dark secrets.
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84 years since the first tournament, 48 years since England won it, the World Cup has its critics but time stands still when your team plays. This is a collection of World Cup teasers, pulling together the highs and lows, the match-winners and the madness, the bizarre and the bea...utiful from football's greatest tournament.
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Just in time for the 2018 World Cup, a lively and lyrical guide to appreciating the drama of soccer