The Simplest Game: The Intelligent Fan's Guide to the World of SoccerRevised 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. |
Contents
Beginnings | 1 |
The World Cup 19301954 | 20 |
The World Cup 19581974 | 43 |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
RoboCup 2000: Robot Soccer World Cup IV Peter Stone,Tucker Balch,Gerhard Kraetzschmar No preview available - 2001 |
FIFA and the Contest for World Football: Who Rules the Peoples' Game? John Sugden,Alan Tomlinson No preview available - 1998 |