Lee, Chris

Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World

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ISBN 13:
9781785317699
author:
Lee, Chris
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Pitch Publishing Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.31 kg
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Soccer, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.85

Description

Football's global spread from humble beginnings to colossal stadiums is a story of class, race, gender and politics. This book charts the growth of the game in each major footballing country, from its early days to the first World Cup in 1930. The sport's development was a truly global team effort, with a diverse cast of characters including English aristocrats, French tournament pioneers, international merchants, and more. Featuring interviews with leading historians, journalists, club chairmen, and descendants of club founders and players, Origin Stories reveals the challenges faced by those who established football around the world. From muddy playing fields to purpose-built stadiums, this book tells the fascinating country-by-country tale of how football put down its roots globally.

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