The Story of the World Cup

Brian Glanville
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The definitive history of one of the world's most popular tournaments, The Story of the World Cup gives vivid accounts of individual games, from the World Cup's beginnings in 1930 to the latest competition. The book includes many behind-the-scenes stories and character sketches of the great managers and players who made their mark on the international scene.
Genres: FootballSportsNonfictionSoccer
382 Pages

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