World Cups and World championships Books

Book SynopsisThe world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back revised and fully updated for the new season.This is the definitive guide to Formula 1 in 2024. A complete examination of all the teams racing this season, every driver and all the tracks featured in the packed Grand Prix calendar.Also including a full review of the 2023 season and a breakdown of the revised rules and regulations for 2024, this indispensable guidebook features last season's drivers' and constructors' world championship results - as well as a fill-in chart for 2024, so each book becomes your own personalised guide to the year's action.Written by bestselling F1 author Bruce Jones and containing dozens of breathtaking photographs and detailed circuit illustrations plus a statistics section highlighting the major records in F1 history, this is the only guide you'll need for the racing action ahead.

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Book SynopsisSince 1950, fifteen Australians and nine New Zealanders have raced in world championship Formula One, the pinnacle of motor racing. Three - Jack Brabham, Denny Hulme and Alan Jones - have won the world title.Two have died in the attempt without ever facing the world championship starters' lights.So few drivers make it to Formula One. Ever fewer succeed in the fastest and most challenging four-wheeled sport of all.Now John Smailes, author of the bestselling Climbing the Mountain, Race Across the World, Mount Panorama and Speed Kings, gives us the definitive story of our involvement with Formula One, from the pioneer days in the aftermath of World War II, to the championship glory of Brabham, Hulme and Jones, the grit and determination of Mark Webber, and Australia's current Formula One star, the irrepressible Daniel Ricciardo, all the way to potential champions of the future like Oscar Piastri.With over 150 stunning photographs, and interviews with drivers past and present, as well as the engineers, managers and team owners behind the scenes, this is the must-have book for every Australian and New Zealand fan of Formula One.

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Book SynopsisThe must-have companion to the greatest event in world rugby, the Rugby World Cup France 2023.Containing everything rugby fans will need to enjoy the World Cup, this official guide is packed with images, profiles, previews and charts, making it essential reading for any fan and the perfect companion to all of the tournament action.Contents include:• Team-by-team profiles • Star player profiles • A guide to every venue • Fill-in tournament progress chart • History of the Rugby World Cup • Rugby World Cup records • Qualification round-upAnd much, much more besides.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Welcome to France • The Road to France • Meet The Teams (Pool A, Pool B, Pool C, Pool D) • The Stars to Watch • Rugby World Cup History • Rugby World Cup Records • RWC 2023 Tournament Chart.

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Book SynopsisA group of volunteers begged, borrowed and remortgaged a house on their way to convincing FIFA to hand them the keys to the 1994 World Cup. When they got the green light, the USA was tasked with presenting the greatest show on earth to a nation of non-believers, with a press corps just waiting for them to fail. Six years later, the country famed for its glitz, glamour and razzmatazz delivered a glorious summer of memorable kits and billowing goal nets, confounding the doubters as they shattered attendance records and drew fans in their millions. The full-throttle journey to the global phenomenon that football is today had begun. It was a tale of two missed penalties, a car chase, internal politics, triumph and tragedy in equal measure. Heroes were born, dreams were shattered and for many life would never be the same. If Italia 90 unlocked the door to the modern game, then USA 94 kicked it open and nailed it to the wall. The revolution was here, and it was televised.

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Book SynopsisGooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women’s sports.The first international women''s soccer match was in 1881, but the Women''s World Cup didn''t become official until 1991 -- 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women''s soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA''s record-breaking four championships to Japan''s inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!Trade Review

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Book SynopsisGolden Generations: The Story of the 2006 FIFA Men's World Cup tells the tale of one of the most action-packed international tournaments in recent memory. From Philipp Lahm's extraordinary goal just six minutes in, to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt, it was a World Cup that had it all. With all six confederations represented for the first time since 1982, there was a truly global feel to this World Cup. There were subplots attached to almost every nation at the tournament. Germany were in the midst of a rebuild, the Italians had the cloud of Calciopoli hanging over them and France and England were nearing the end of an era with their talented squads. Even the debutant nations were filled with household names, from the Touré brothers and Didier Drogba with the Ivory Coast to Dwight Yorke dropping into midfield to captain Trinidad and Tobago. Golden Generations explores the plots and subplots that defined the 2006 World Cup, from the tournament's beginnings to the legacy it left behind.Trade Review"As it says on the back book cover, 'it was a World Cup that had it all'... A great read!" -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *

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Book Synopsis"The book provides a fresh take on the difference between the lived experience inside Ferrari and the perception from outside, combining intense scrutiny and global fan adulation." — Motorsport.com “The photographs in the book, reproduced with startling clarity while still maintaining a period-correct palette, are a joy to study, demonstrating with profound evidence the progression of the drivers, cars, and competition—as well as the photographers' techniques—through the decades” - Car and Driver "The book’s rich visual history and detailed descriptions make it a must-have for any Ferrari enthusiast... ." — Global Village Space "Beautiful photography is a great way to focus on Ferrari racing, from early Grand Prix to present-day Formula 1." — Car and Driver "A must-have book for the Ferrari fan." — Antique & Collectors Trader "...simply oozes the Ferrari mystique from every page. Even though I've loved Ferrari for decades, reading this book was like falling in love with Ferrari all over again for the very first time. Yes, no question, it's a must-have Ferrari book." — Prancing Horse Magazine Ferrari is the beating heart of the global sporting phenomenon that is Formula 1. Its founder, Enzo Ferrari, was born on the racetrack as a competition driver before he became a creator of mythical road cars. No other team can inspire the passion or match the stories of triumph and tragedy. Rainer Schlegelmilch and Ercole Colombo are two of Formula 1’s most legendary photographers. They covered the sport from the 1960s onwards, with amazing access inside the Scuderia. Here, for the first time, they come together to pay tribute to Formula 1’s most iconic team. Ferrari: From Inside and Outside features contributions from iconic figures including Piero Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Jean Todt and legendary designer Mauro Forghieri. The book is edited by internationally celebrated Formula 1 commentator and Michael Schumacher’s biographer, James Allen. Trade Review"The book provides a fresh take on the difference between the lived experience inside Ferrari and the perception from outside, combining intense scrutiny and global fan adulation." - Motorsport.com"The book’s rich visual history and detailed descriptions make it a must-have for any Ferrari enthusiast, while its focus on design and engineering makes it an informative resource for anyone interested in automotive design." - Global Village Space"Beautiful photography is a great way to focus on Ferrari racing, from early Grand Prix to present-day Formula 1." - Car and Driver"A must-have book for the Ferrari fan." - Antique & Collectors Trader"Before I knew them, before my professional experience in F1 began, I was watching F1 through their eyes. They became very important people in the world of F1, through the fact that they were always able to capture the right moment with the right tension that you can feel also from looking at a picture." - F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, Motorsport.com"Motorsport Images launched their new Ferrari book at the Iconic Images gallery last week. The new book published by ACC Art Books in collaboration with Motorsport Images celebrates the work of F1 photographers Rainer Schlegelmilch and Ercole Colombo." - Photo Archive News"Matter of style: in the fast lane." - Bal Harbour Magazine"In the book, these people personally remember their time in the highest motorsport class in the world. This successfully complements the book with personal stories." - autobuch.guru"With director Michael Mann’s Enzo Ferrari biopic generating plenty of buzz before it hits theatres in December, the history of Italian Formula 1 racing is having a moment — which makes now the perfect time to peek inside Ferrari: From Inside and Outside from Michael Schumacher’s biographer James Allen." - InsideHook"Frozen in time: the fire and fury of Ferrari." - New European"...simply oozes the Ferrari mystique from every page. Even though I've loved Ferrari for decades, reading this book was like falling in love with Ferrari all over again for the very first time. Yes, no question, it's a must-have Ferrari book." - Prancing Horse Magazine"What makes it special is that it is written by James Ellen, photographed by Rainer Schlegelmilch and Ercole Colombo. Racing enthusiasts will know these names...describes the racing history of Ferrari from 1960 to modern times. An exciting book not only for motorsport fans, very red dominant, and great stories." Translated from original spoken German - Michael Graul, editor-in-chief, Tweed Magazine"The beautifully reproduced images capture the lived experience within Ferrari with startling clarity and a period-correct palette." - Arts & Collections magazineTable of Contents6 Foreword by Piero Ferrari 8 Introduction 16 Rainer Schlegelmilch 20 Ercole Colombo 26 1960s 58 Mauro Forghieri 64 1970s 112 Luca di Montezemolo 122 1980s 164 Jean Todt 170 1990s 212 Stefano Domenicali 216 2000s 270 Leo Turrini 274 2010s 296 Index

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Book SynopsisA complete record of every grand prix winning car since the championship began in 1950

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Book SynopsisFully updated to include the extraordinary scenes at London 2012, where Hoy won two more gold medals to bring his total to six and overtake Sir Steve Redgrave, this is the story of Britain's greatest ever Olympian.Trade Review‘This is an absolutely must-read book…Moore has cleverly used the very cogent words of others to paint a picture of real characters within a new order’ Graham Obree, Scotsman ‘A cracking story…I couldn’t put it down’ Hugh Porter, BBC cycling commentator ‘Like its hero, this book is the real McHoy.’ Scotland on Sunday ‘An excellent book’. The Sunday Times ‘…an inspiring tale. And in Richard Moore it has a splendid chronicler.’ Independent on Sunday ‘This is a must-read book that tells a story that had to be told.’ The Scotsman ‘…a gripping inside story of how Team GB’s cyclists rode to glory.’Independent on Sunday

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelAs host of the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil is a country that has grabbed the world's attention and imagination. Find out all about the history, culture, remarkable landscape and, of course, the carnivals and the sporting prowess that make Brazil such an exciting, dynamic place to visit and to live.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

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Book SynopsisThe ideal gift for rugby fansPairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and The Sunday Times archive, this volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from World Cup history.With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times Rugby World Cup Moments tells the story of one of the world's greatest single sporting events as it unfolded on and off the pitch.Featuring the most memorable tries, historic drop goals, legendary players and unforgettable controversies, these split-second moments have changed the course of Rugby World Cup history and generated a global sensation along the way.The perfect gift for any rugby fan, some of the best moments from this book include: The first Rugby World Cup, New Zealand & Australia 1987 Western Samoa upset the odds, Britain, Ireland & France 1991 National victory for the Springboks, South Africa 1995 Squeegees triumph over weather conditions, South Africa 1995 Jonny Wilkinson's winning drop goal, Australia 2003 Award-winning tries by Magali Harvey, France 2014 Brave Blossoms shock South Africa and the world, England 2015 Typhoon Hagibis hits World Cup, Japan 2019 Black Ferns and Red Roses battle for glory, New Zealand 2021

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Book SynopsisA colourful photo history looking back over 70 years of the British Grand Prix Championship

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Book SynopsisThe 2019 Cricket World Cup is commemorated in this unique collection of match reports and articles from the pages of The Times

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Speeding through the Basics 5 Chapter 1: Just the Formula One Facts 7 Chapter 2: The Most Popular Sport in the World 17 Chapter 3: The Big Business of Formula One 29 Chapter 4: Following the Rulebook 43 Part 2: Teams, Drivers, and Their Cars 55 Chapter 5: Understanding a Formula One Car 57 Chapter 6: The Race Team 79 Chapter 7: Who’s in the Driving Seat? 95 Part 3: What Happens On (and Off) the Track 111 Chapter 8: Getting in the Race 113 Chapter 9: Race Day Strategies 127 Chapter 10: Life in the Pits 145 Chapter 11: Winning It All 155 Chapter 12: Safety in Formula One 167 Part 4: Understanding Formula One Tracks 181 Chapter 13: Track Basics and Racing Circuits 183 Chapter 14: Track and Driver 191 Chapter 15: A Look at Formula One’s Tracks 199 Part 5: You and Formula One: A Day at the Races 235 Chapter 16: Going to a Race 237 Chapter 17: Following Formula One from Home 259 Part 6: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 18: The Ten Greatest Formula One Drivers 275 Chapter 19: The Ten Best Formula One Races 285 Chapter 20: Ten Things to Do During the Season 293 Chapter 21: Ten Famous Names from the Past 299 Chapter 22: Ten Future Stars of Formula One 305 Part 7: Appendix 311 Appendix A: Formula One Jargon 313 Index 329

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Book SynopsisWATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 SPORT''A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management... Superbly insightful .'' Jamie Carragher''Superb - great stories about the greatest tournament'' Daniel TaylorMaster tacticians, crazy tyrants and lucky generals... This insightful investigation reveals the mindsets and, frankly, at times unbelievable approaches of the coaches who strive to deliver football''s ultimate prize.HOW DO YOU WIN THE WORLD CUP?Godlike genius or the focus of a disappointed nation''s fury the world''s most prestigious tournament makes or breaks a national coach. Only 20 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are their secrets? From revolutionary tactics to hare-brained schemes, this book searches for the keys to the most exclusive club in international football.They may silently plot on the bench or manically gesticulate from the sidelines, but what can the coach reallTrade ReviewSuperbly insightful … A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management -- Jamie CarragherSuperb – great stories about the greatest tournament -- Daniel TaylorA fascinating read -- Barry DaviesIf you like a rich and rewarding football read, look no further -- Patrick BarclayDetailed, humorous, extensively researched and very difficult to put down -- Terry ButcherA wonderful look into the beautiful game and the quest to unlock the secret to winning its ultimate prize -- Alexi LalasAn incisive analysis of “the beautiful game” at its highest levels… a must-read for soccer fans * Publishers Weekly *Evans takes 19 aspects of both management and the World cup itself (penalty shoot-outs, qualifying, tactics, star players) unearths a succession of stories... and sprinkles them with interviewees. -- John Aizlewood * The i *Insight into how simply punching above one's weight in the qualifying stages is a world cup victory in itself. * When Saturday Comes *Superbly insightful... a brilliant new perspective * talkSport *Evans has spoken to an impressive and eclectic cast of characters with vast experience in the international game. The quality and calibre of those who offer their perspectives in the book really make it stand out … It serves as both a study in how to manage an international time and also a reflection on why international football is so special. * All Sport Book Reviews *...fascinating * BBC Radio 5 Live *Table of ContentsForeword Prologue Chapter One: A Different World (International Management) Chapter Two: Starting from the Bottom (Minnows) Chapter Three: Facing an Apocalypse (Qualification Chapter Four: In the Line of Duty (Danger) Chapter Five: Hosting the Party (Hosts) Chapter Six: A Race Against Time (Late Appointments) Chapter Seven: The History Boys (First Times) Chapter Eight: Select Your Weapons (Team Selection) Chapter Nine: Picking a General (Captains) Chapter Ten: A Home From Home (Atmosphere) Chapter Eleven: A Shot in the Balls (Big Incidents) Chapter Twelve: Don't Mention the War (Rivalries) Chapter Thirteen: Miracle Workers (Underdogs) Chapter Fourteen: Now or Never (Golden Generation) Chapter Fifteen: Managing the Impossible (Enigmas) Chapter Sixteen: Finding an Edge (Big Games) Chapter Seventeen: Managers on the Spot (Penalties) Chapter Eighteen: Becoming Champion (Final) Chapter Nineteen: The Winner's Curse (Retaining) Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis book is intended for a diverse audience including football fans from various parts of the world visiting Qatar for the first time. It is estimated that at least one million people will visit Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2022. We planned this book to be informative, insightful and holistic. The book covers highly relevant subjects to football, from sport infrastructure, elite athletes' performance, the sport's role in health, media, and climate, to sport enthusiast experience.Table of ContentsPreface; Sports: An Introduction; Football is More Than a Sport and Qatar 2022 is More Than a World Cup; An Overview of Sports Infrastructure in Qatar; Womens Sports in Qatar; Economic Implications of Hosting FIFA World Cup A Study with Special Reference to South Africa, Brazil, Russia and Qatar; The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil; The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa: Economic Impacts; Indirect Economic Impact Linked with FIFA Tournaments; Sports, Football and Media Coverage: A Brief History; Perspective on Challenges of Climate and Environment in Organizing Sports Events; COVID-19 Plays Soccer; Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Top-Tier Football Tournaments; Football and Health Promotion; Recreational Football and Non-Communicable Diseases; Sweat and Genes Research in Elite Athletes in Qatar; Athletic Performance and Nutrition in Extreme Environment; Sports Psychiatry and Psychology: An Overview; Mental Health and Psychological Aspects of Sport: Special Reference to Qatar; Smart Stadium and Smart Customer Experience Management; Sports and Mass Crowd Management; Face Detection for Football Supporters Crowd; Sports, Disability and Assistive Technology Innovations; Heading for Sustainable Sports Stadium, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar; The Legacy: The Case of Qatar; Index.

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Book Synopsis‘I was never as proud to be part of a team as I was being part of that team.’ PAT JENNINGS By the end of the 1970s, the Northern Ireland football team was in the doldrums. Against a background of civil unrest, the team had endured long periods of playing all their games away from home and had just finished bottom of the British Championship for the fourth successive year. Two years later they walked onto the pitch against France to play for a place in the 1982 World Cup semi-finals. In Fields of Wonder, Evan Marshall charts Northern Ireland’s incredible World Cup journey in thrilling detail, from the appointment of Billy Bingham as manager and the winning of the British Home Championship in 1980 through the ups and downs of the qualifying stages, and that night of pulsating drama against Spain in Valencia. Based on interviews with manager Billy Bingham and with many of the players, including Pat Jennings, Martin O’Neill, Gerry Armstrong and Norman Whiteside, and told against the backdrop of the Troubles, this book vividly captures the struggles, spirit and magic of Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup campaign.Trade Review'Evan Marshall's new book captures the remarkable spirit of Billy Bingham’s fabled team of the early-80s' -- Darren Fullerton * BelfastLive *'I am old enough to remember names from the early days of the (GAWA) ‘Green and White Army’ through my childhood 1050’s and teenage 1060/70s and early adult life in the 1980s and beyond - Danny Blanchflower, Harry Gregg, George Best, Gerry Armstrong, Norman Whiteside, Sammy McIlroy, Pat Jennings to name just a few and of course manager Billy Bingham. Those nostalgic names and bygone days are captured perfectly in this detailed but easy to read book. It is a fitting testament to a team and outstanding players who shone and gave hope and entertainment on the pitch to many against the background of the dark days of our casually referred to ‘Troubles’. Players who showed that the sectarian divide could be forgotten and the spirit of believing that they could achieve success was all that mattered. And were proved right in that memorable wonderful world cup field of dreams in Spain in 1982. Even if you are not a seasoned football fan this is an enjoyable read complete with a series of photographs that I certainly enjoyed.' -- George Larmour * Amazon *

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Book SynopsisTHE World Cup 2022 Book is a fun, informative look at the football World Cup. Here you will read summaries of each of the 32 teams competing for the cup, including their team history, current coach, their strategies and tactics on the field, and their top players to watch. The World Cup superstars are all presented, evaluated, and scored. The analyses of the teams and their predicted performance in Qatar will guide you through the many matches. After scanning the QR code, you will have additional bonus material on the leading scorers from past World Cups and background information on FIFA and Qatar; you will discover the interesting role corner kicks play in matches and which are the "top flopping" teams; and those interested in esports will find a brief bonus section on FIFAe. With this book, prepare to enjoy and follow one of the biggest global sporting events, the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Book Synopsis"The book provides a fresh take on the difference between the lived experience inside Ferrari and the perception from outside, combining intense scrutiny and global fan adulation." - Motorsport.com “The photographs in the book, reproduced with startling clarity while still maintaining a period-correct palette, are a joy to study, demonstrating with profound evidence the progression of the drivers, cars, and competition—as well as the photographers' techniques—through the decades” - Car and Driver Ferrari is the beating heart of the global sporting phenomenon that is Formula 1. Its founder, Enzo Ferrari, was born on the racetrack as a competition driver before he became a creator of mythical road cars. No other team can inspire the passion or match the stories of triumph and tragedy. Rainer Schlegelmilch and Ercole Colombo are two of Formula 1’s most legendary photographers. They covered the sport from the 1960s onwards, with amazing access inside the Scuderia. Here, for the first time, they come together to pay tribute to Formula 1’s most iconic team. Ferrari: From Inside and Outside features contributions from iconic figures including Piero Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Jean Todt and legendary designer Mauro Forghieri. The book is edited by internationally celebrated Formula 1 commentator and Michael Schumacher’s biographer, James Allen. Table of Contents6 Foreword by Piero Ferrari 8 Introduction 16 Rainer Schlegelmilch 20 Ercole Colombo 26 1960s 58 Mauro Forghieri 64 1970s 112 Luca di Montezemolo 122 1980s 164 Jean Todt 170 1990s 212 Stefano Domenicali 216 2000s 270 Leo Turrini 274 2010s 296 Index

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Book SynopsisGlory and Despair is a pictorial celebration of the World Cup that takes us on a spellbinding journey, from the inaugural tournament in 1930 to the present day. Using stunning library stock images, the book brings to life the feats of the greatest stars ever to grace the game, including Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi, Michel Platini, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore and both Ronaldos. This beautiful visual homage covers the great matches, the incredible goals, the controversies, heroes and villains, capturing the most iconic moments in the greatest tournament of any sport. Glory and Despair is an essential piece of World Cup nostalgia that honours the history of the greatest football show on earth.

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Book SynopsisSixty Years of the World Cup is a personal, nostalgic, fun and frank reflection on the author's six-decade association with football's biggest showpiece. Brian Barwick journeyed just five miles to his first World Cup match during the iconic 1966 tournament held in England, but later travelled the globe witnessing first-hand some of football's greatest and most controversial moments. As a major national TV sport producer and executive, he was also responsible for how the tournament was broadcast to tens of millions of viewers on the BBC and ITV. A stint as CEO of the FA brought him the unique experience of being personally associated with the triumphs and tribulations of trying to win the World Cup. During his 60-year relationship with football's greatest prize, he witnessed many of the tournament's most famous matches, most gifted players and coaches, and iconic and controversial moments, meeting colourful personalities, making programmes that broke TV audience records and even helping an operatic aria to become a worldwide smash-hit!Trade Review"Sixty Years of the World Cup is Barwick’s story of his journey through that time and is packed with fascinating tales from a man who got closer to the action than most of us will ever get the chance to experience... If you have an interest in Global Football but also want to read some great personal anecdotes on the game at the very top level, Sixty Years of the World Cup is definitely the book for you." * Read the League *

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Book SynopsisBrazil 1970 is the fascinating and dramatic inside story of the greatest football team of all time. Predicted to be drab and dull, the 1970 World Cup became the greatest show on Earth, with the mesmerising Brazilians at the heart of a dramatic and delirious three weeks. After their demise at the 1966 World Cup, the South Americans were no longer the masters of the game. The defenestration rattled Brazil, and left them in purgatory before they swept through the qualifiers with coach João Saldanha. Even so, the team left their home country discredited against the backdrop of a military dictatorship and the proliferation of science in the game. At the World Cup finals, Mario Zagallo and his cast of balletic players - including lodestar Pelé, the cerebral Gerson and the ingenious Tostão - ensured Brazil would forever be synonymous with the global game and a byword for style and craft. Their triumph was also the end of Brazil's golden era. The technocrats had invaded the terrain and Brazil would never again reach those heights.Trade Review"Kunti has been both tireless and very well travelled in his efforts to track down many of the surviving members of the 1970 Seleção. Jairzinho, Gerson and Tostão are among those contributing their own take on the trials and training ground tensions that surrounded the build-up to Brazil’s famous third World Cup victory." * When Saturday Comes *

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Book SynopsisZurich, 2 December 2010. Sepp Blatter pulls the name of Qatar from the envelope. The accusations fly and the recriminations start. And once it s all sunk in, we start looking at maps and temperature charts and try to scrape together any fragments of knowledge about kingdoms in the Arabian desert. The Armchair Guide looks underneath some of the myths and preconceptions and tries to provide the average fan if there s any such thing with some sound information about what a World Cup in the desert might look like. Was the bidding process corrupt? How many people actually did die building stadiums? How hot will it really be? Can I go there with my mates and have a drink anywhere? What will the legacy be both in the region and for the global game? A light-hearted, sideways glance, Armchair Guide uses stories from within and beyond the game to cover everything about the 2022 Winter World Cup. It can t boast that it will pick a winner, but it ll go some way to shedding light on football s place in a changing world.

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Book SynopsisGlory in Union is a pictorial celebration of the Rugby World Cup, taking us on a thrilling journey from the inaugural tournament in 1987 to the present day. Using stunning stock images, it brings you the greatest and most iconic stars to have ever played the game, including Jonah Lomu, David Campese, Jonny Wilkinson, Sebastian Chabel, Zinzan Brooke, Michael Jones, Brian O'Driscoll, Richie McCaw, Francois Pienaar and many more. This beautifully illustrated book covers the great matches, the turning points, the controversy, the heroes, the villains and the iconic moments that have made the World Cup the most prestigious tournament in rugby. Glory in Union is an essential piece of World Cup nostalgia for every rugby fan.

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Book SynopsisThe Match is the tale of one of the most iconic games in World Cup history: Italy v Brazil at Spain '82. Piero Trellini delves into the stories of the great characters who lit up that unforgettable match - from Paolo Rossi to Sócrates, from Enzo Bearzot to Zico - as well as some forgotten figures who all played their part. The book takes us on a fascinating journey through the 1982 Mundial, exploring the football scene of the day and dishing out fascinating anecdotes on the various historical and sporting links between the two countries. Italy, a nation historically at the forefront of football, did not arrive in Spain as favourites, with widespread doubts about their chances, even in the Italian press. This is one of the reasons why their triumph that summer is still celebrated in Italy above other historic victories by the Azzurri. Following that momentous win, Italy would become the favourite destination for Europe and South America's greatest players.Trade Review"A great hunk of a book which is definitely worth its weight in (blue and) gold... writer Piero Trellini sets the scene brilliantly to perhaps the biggest pitched battle of all time... [It features] 512 pages of education and excitement, including many great colour photos and informative, well-researched writing." -- Mark Watkins * Football Book Reviews, Dare Radio *"You may wonder how it is possible to equal the size of Moby Dick by writing about twenty-two men kicking a ball... Trellini took the trouble to analyze the whole analyzer about the protagonists of that challenge." -- Giuseppe Culicchia * La Stampa *"Trellini has transformed her sweet, very strong obsession in this volume that represents a football odyssey. I had never read, on a single game, anything so complete and engaging. In its genre: a masterpiece." -- Darwin Pastorin * Huffington Post *"The Match by Piero Trellini is an exceptional undertaking. Books like this are no longer made. It's a super-novel, has super-powers, the greatest is to revive the race with an unsustainable suspense as if we didn't know that Paolo Rossi would have made three goals. I recommend The Match to non-football fans. They will discover many things. About life and not just football." -- Antonio D’Orrico * 7Corriere *"Having read many hundreds of sports books over the years, I’ve genuinely never come across one like this... It truly is astonishing and makes you think that reading anything by Trellini on any subject under the sun would be almost as fascinating. I finished The Match truly blown away by the level of research and how Trellini then transformed so many random pieces of information and threads into such a readable and definitive work of art. In short, this is an utterly remarkable piece of work. To call it a sports book or to expect that it limits itself to 90 minutes of football – albeit 90 of the most memorable minutes of football ever played – would be doing it an enormous disservice. This is an homage to a bygone era, the most in-depth account of the before, during and after of any sporting occasion I’ve ever come across, written in a style that is so far removed from anything I’ve ever read before." * On Magazine *"Piero Trellini's The Match is a monumental recreation of his homeland's titanic win over Brazil at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Originally published in Italy in 2019 to much acclaim, the book is a dazzling, dizzying mosaic of detail." * When Saturday Comes *

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Book SynopsisEchoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book. For many football fans – including the author – Italia 90 is fondly remembered as the first World Cup that was truly theirs. While a lot has been written about the tournament itself, many stories surrounding that pivotal World Cup have been lost with the passage of time. The book examines Italia 90 from a fresh new angle, unearthing an array of stories with this iconic World Cup at their heart that will fascinate football fans everywhere. While reading this superb collection of tales, you’ll learn about the other Schillaci who could have made it to the World Cup, the goalkeeper who went on to play in the NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the now-legendary kit worn by Germany. Echoes of an Italian Summer is chock-full of World Cup nostalgia and previously untold tales.Trade Review"A well-written, interesting look back on an Italian summer." -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *"As well as those lesser-known tales, there are still chapters on those that have become synonymous with the tournament, including leading scorer Toto Schillachi, iconic Cameroon striker Roger Milla and Brazilian goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel, all laced with facts and nuggets of information that will be unknown to even the most ardent of World Cup addicts. Echoes Of An Italian Summer is a well-researched book, with subjects such as the impact of West Germany’s kit, the lost legacy of Italian football stadia and how the back pass rule changed football all well worth reading." * On-Magazine.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisStarting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus is the hilarious and endearing story of how an academic flop with a prodigious talent for getting into embarrassing situations somehow succeeds in the glamorous world of Formula One.The author, a TV producer and occasional cameraman, gives a distinctive perspective on F1’s Flying Circus, up close and personal with motorsport legends, A-list celebrities and the super-rich. He tells of his encounters with its greatest drivers and most intriguing behind-the-scenes personalities, and recalls the sport’s rivalries, tragedies and scandals.He charts his own comedic career path from rough sleeper on a rubbish tip in Hong Kong to the paddock in Monte Carlo where his first words to Michael Schumacher caused the racing legend to inflate with rage. But a few traumatic days later he is sipping champagne high above the track on race day.If you love Formula One and have a sense of humour, you will want to read this book.Trade Review"Engaging, entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, if we ran a rating system, this would get full marks! It's the structure of Starting From The Back Of The Grid that truly makes this a book that cannot be put down. What immediately strikes you about this book is the honesty with which it was written. There is an unfiltered rawness to the recollections, and this is one of the factors that makes this one of the most engaging motorsport books on offer." * Autosport Magazine *"It's often said that in Formula One you meet a better class of person at the back of the grid. For all that Kris makes out he's the Mr Bean of the paddock, he's actually a solid bloke and much appreciated. If you want a different take on the mad, mad world that is F1, this is the book for you." -- James Allen * Motorsport Network Media *"I first encountered Kris at BSkyB in London when his career was on a terminal downhill trajectory, so it was a huge surprise to meet him again in the Formula One paddock. Like a durable (but blistered and slow) hard compound tyre, he somehow kept going when he should have been black-flagged long ago. This book is an exhaustive compendium of how not to make sports television. Read it at your peril." -- Craig Slater * Sky Sports UK *"Kris may claim to have no idea what he’s doing, but he somehow lasted this long, so I have my suspicions. This book shows that many of the F1 paddock’s weird and wonderful personalities have hilarious failings and, like Kris, needed more than a few lucky breaks to make it. This book provides a unique angle on the glamorous, intriguing and outlandish world of Formula One." -- Chris Medland * Racer/Motor Sport Magazine/SiriusXM *"Formula One is a travelling circus with hundreds of people making the show happen. Having taken time to think back over the many characters I have met in the sport, I have no hesitation in saying that Kris, unequivocally, is one of them!" -- Will Buxton * Liberty Media/FOM *"Kryslexia: a learning difficulty that drastically impairs the skills required for the accurate reading, writing and speaking of Spanish, resulting in a hilarious vocabulary." -- Diego Mejía * Fox Sports *"TV crews in the F1 paddock work under extreme pressure and every second counts. When I am preparing my technical demonstrations, I am often working against the clock to get ready for the live broadcast. It’s a relief to know that Kris is there solving problems with a smile and positive energy, even if he seems to be running around like a headless chicken. I hope you enjoy the book." -- Albert Fabrega * Formula One presenter, technical expert and broadcaster *"Kris is hard to keep up with as he zooms round the paddock at warp speed, but on the rare occasions when the job allows, he's outstandingly cool company too!" -- David Tremayne"Kris, the man with the cap, is one of the friendliest and most helpful people in the paddock. He always has time for everyone. No matter how hectic or stressful the situation, he is always calm and kind." -- Mervi Kallio * Viaplay TV *"Had I known half of what I learned reading these hilarious, hair-raising stories, I would have fired Kris years ago!" -- Juan Fossaroli * ESPN Disney *"Brings to life the reality of producing F1 coverage, juxtaposing the mundane and tedious with the flashes of glamour that makes paddock life so alluring. A different and ego-free voice from inside the F1 paddock.” * racefans.net *

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Book SynopsisO Jogo Bonito! is the magical story of Brazil at the 1970 World Cup, and a team that featured the incomparable skills of Pelé, Rivellino, Gérson, Jairzinho and Tostão.The 1970 World Cup was the first tournament televised live and in colour. It was also the occasion when the Brazilian Seleção Canarinho declared themselves to be the best team ever to lift the Jules Rimet trophy - bringing their own life and colour to the tournament. Yellow shirts as bright as the Mexican sun, blue shorts as vivid as the bright sky, and dancing feet, beating out a hypnotising rhythm that rendered opponents flat-footed by comparison.Their third success in four tournaments meant that the 12-inch-high trophy would for evermore be the property of Brazil. It was a more than fitting accolade. All teams crowned as world champions before and since, are measured against, and fall short of, the bewitching beauty of that team. It was Brazil's football in that World Cup that truly defined the phrase the beautiful game ('o jogo bonito').

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Book SynopsisThe definitive illustrated guide to FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 that no football fan should be without.The most high-profile event on the women's football calendar, the FIFA Women's World Cup will take place between 20 July and 20 August 2023, at venues across Australia and New Zealand, with 32 teams competing for the most prestigious international prize in world football.Suitable for fans of all ages, contents include:• Team-by-team profiles • Star players to watch • A guide to every venue • Fill-in tournament progress chart • FIFA Women's World Cup records and stats • Qualification round-upAnd much, much more besides.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Welcome to Australia & New Zealand • The Stadiums • The Road to Australia & New Zealand • The Final Draw • Meet the Teams • FIFA Women's World Cup Superstars • FIFA Women's World Cup Records • Fill-in Tournament Schedule.

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2022 One of the Financial Times Top 5 Best Sports Books of the Year The 1970 World Cup is widely regarded as the greatest ever staged, with more goals per game than any World Cup since. But more than just the proliferation of goals was the quality of the overall football, as some of the finest teams ever to represent the likes of West Germany, Peru, Italy and England came together for a tilt at the world title. But at the heart of the tournament were Brazil; captained by Carlos Alberto and featuring legends like Pelé, Gérson, Jairzinho, Rivellino and Tostão, the 1970 Seleção are often cited as the greatest-ever World Cup team. Using brand new interviews alongside painstaking archival research, Andrew Downie charts each stage of the tournament, from the preparations to the final, telling a host of remarkable stories in the players’ own words. The result is an immediate, insightful and compelling narrative that paints a unique portrait of an extraordinary few weeks when football hit peaks it has seldom reached since. This is Mexico 1970. Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth.Trade Review'An account of arguably the best football World Cup, told almost entirely in quotes from the men who played in it' * Financial Times, FT Best Books of the Year *'the voices in this charming book—each one an aging football star’s—are eloquent to a man' -- Tunku Varadarajan * The Wall Street Journal *'For any football nurd out there it is fascinating because you don’t only speak about the beautiful final between Brazil and Italy, you go for the first round matches too. It is a really, really interesting read…' * Monocle Daily *'Phenomenal – a terrific read' -- Grant Wahl

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Book SynopsisUnconventional, flamboyant, ground-breaking, colourful, controversial — the Benetton Formula 1 team was all of those things. Defying perceptions as the rebels of Formula 1, Benetton achieved great success, particularly in the two glorious seasons of 1994 and 1995 when the team swept aside the big names — Williams, McLaren and Ferrari — to claim back-to-back World Championship titles for up-and-coming Michael Schumacher. This book tells the entire 1986–2001 history of the Benetton team for the first time with insightful contributions from many of the key participants, including Flavio Briatore, Alessandro Benetton, Pat Symonds and Rory Byrne. With a lavish array of images accompanying the authoritative text, this is a book that will delight all Formula 1 enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisKen Tyrrell's famous Formula 1 racing team will forever be associated with Jackie Stewart and the three World Championship titles they won together. But the Tyrrell story is far bigger than that, embracing nearly 40 action-packed years, from initial forays as an entrant in Formula Junior in 1960 to eventual demise in 1998. Along the way, the team with its larger-than-life proprietor was always universally respected in the world's Formula 1 paddocks, often as the plucky underdog. In compiling this comprehensive history, the author has interviewed dozens of surviving team members - including most of the drivers and many mechanics - to gather their memories and present an energetic, touching, compelling and above all entertaining narrative. Published in the 50th anniversary year of Tyrrell's last championship title, this book will be treasured by all racing enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisWith the Netflix series “Drive to Survive” bringing an ever increasing audience to the Grand Prix circuit world wide and with the Formula One becoming ever more exciting with new rule changes The World of Formula One brings you; the Races, the Tracks, the Drivers, the Teams, the Constructors and all the Stats in on place. Whether you are a new or a die-hard follower this book is for the fans. Packed with the best images and photographs from some of the world leading motor sport photographers this book will delight and absorb anyone who has an interest in this fascinating sport.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the most prolific international women’s football tournament—the FIFA Women’s World Cup—through media, fandom and how mediated women’s soccer can improve on a global scale. Women’s soccer has exploded in terms of media exposure, television audiences and live spectatorship. This book explores those macro-level issues, while also digging into micro-level topics such as Megan Rapinoe’s celebrations and political activism, VAR reviews, LGBTQ imagery, and cultural obstacles for women’s football in Central-Eastern Europe and Nigeria. Using an interdisciplinary approach, scholars look at issues through the lenses of feminist theory, cultural studies, rhetorical criticism, political economy, performative sport fandom, autoethnography, and more. Thus, the book is important reading for students, researchers and media practitioners with interests in women’s soccer, gender in sports media, coverage of women’s sport, and sport fandom.Trade Review Table of ContentsIntroduction and Overview. News coverage of the U.S. Women’s National Team: Reinforcing or negating perpetuated discriminatory standards“Le Moment de Briller?” Examining France’s media coverage of “Les Bleues” and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France“Utterly ashamed of their behavior”: Examining the media coverage of Cameroon vs. England in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup“Perhaps take back whether everyone likes VAR”: An analysis of broadcaster discourse of 2019 World Cup VAR reviewsImages, commentary and narratives made with memes from the 2019 FIFA Women’s Women’s World CupYou Come at the Queen, You Best Not Miss: Post-Colonial Representations of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team During the 2019 World Cup Megan Rapinoe’s “Power Pose”: Informing and influencing fan performancesO’Hara’s kiss: Coming out moment or conventional celebration?Being there, being here: What critical field methods can tell us about the 2019 FIFA Women’s World CupA (somewhat) accidental sports tourist: Watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments in different countriesNigerian female football, ambivalence and struggle in the shadowsRebel, Rebel! How Megan Rapinoe’s celebrity activism forges new paths for athletes Beyond the World Cup: Women’s football in Central-Eastern EuropeFIFA’s Feminist Foot Soldiers: Case studies on Australia, Aotearoa and who benefits from promoting the Women’s World Cup Concluding Thoughts

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