The Simplest Game: The Intelligent Fan's Guide to the World of Soccer

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Collier Books, 1994 - Cooking - 323 pages
Revised in time for the new soccer league and the 1996 Olympics, The Simplest Game continues to be the reference on the game, its players, and its history. Now with photos throughout of the most memorable and talented players, the book traces the evolution of soccer from a crude, rustic pastime into a sophisticated worldwide business and offers a wealth of facts, figures, rules, and anecdotes to delight anyone with a passing or devout interest in the sport. With an introduction by Pele, The Simplest Game is the only book the soccer fan will ever need.

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Contents

Beginnings
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The World Cup 19301954
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The World Cup 19581974
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Copyright

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