World Cup: A Very Peculiar History

Omtale

The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the worlds most popular sporting event. From the tournaments founding and political controversies to heroic players, bizarre matches and unforgettable goals, this book explores how football became a truly global obsession.With lively writing, cartoon-style artwork and curious stats on everything from The Hand of God to the dirtiest matches ever played, its a perfect mix of history and humour for football fans young and old.