Driscoll, Jon

Fifty, the: Football's Most Influential Players

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ISBN 13:
9781785316906
author:
Driscoll, Jon
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pitch Publishing Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
22.2 x 14.4 centimeters
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Soccer, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£20.31

Description

Football's Fifty Most Influential Players tells the story of football through its most influential players, from the 19th century to the modern day. This collection brings together 50 individuals who have shaped the sport, including household names like Pele and Maradona, as well as lesser-known figures whose stories are equally fascinating. From war heroes and match-fixers to superstars and a former African president, this book explores the lives of football's most significant players. You'll read about Jose Andrade, Uruguay's first black superstar, who won the 1930 World Cup but died in poverty; Lily Parr, a pioneering female player whose legacy continues to inspire; and Robbie Rogers, a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights in sport. This book is not just about statistics or tactics, but about the people behind the game. It's a story of courage, perseverance, and determination, and one that will give you a new appreciation for the players who have made football what it is today.

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