The Story of the World Cup: The Essential Companion to Germany 2006

by Brian Glanville (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.43

  The dramatic and controversial history of the world's leading tournament, Brian Glanville's classic account is a celebration of the great players and matches from Uruguay, in 1930, to Korea / Japan in 2002 - and a bold attack on all those who have mismanaged the 'beautiful game'. This is a perfect gift book for the football enthusiast and the essential companion to Germany 2006 , in a fully updated edition.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.22

  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.