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The Times 50 Greatest Football Matches

Author : Richard Whitehead

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 50,59 MB

Release : 2019-03-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0750991151

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From the earliest FA Cup finals in the 1870s between teams of former public schoolboys to the glittering world of 21st-century Champions League matches contested by squads of millionaires, The Times has been at pitchside to write the history of football as it has happened. It is story of great matches: Hungary's historic victory over England at Wembley in 1953, Manchester United's triumph over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final, Brazil's thrashing of Italy in the 1970 World Cup final, Liverpool's remarkable recovery to win the Champions League in Istanbul in 2005. It is a story of dazzling individual performances: Stanley Matthews finally winning an FA Cup winners' medal at Wembley in 1953, Bobby Moore giving a masterclass in the art of defending for England against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo's virtuoso performance as Real Madrid won the 2017 Champions League. It is a story of national highs and lows, from Wembley in 1966 when England ruled the world after defeating West Germany to the humiliation of losing to Iceland in the 2016 European Championship. But above all it is a story of great players, great managers and great personalities in a sport that grips the attention of the world like no other.



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Publisher : Soffer Publishing

Page : 119 pages

File Size : 33,35 MB

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Fields of Fire

Author : John Ludden

Publisher : Mainstream Publishing Company

Page : 221 pages

File Size : 30,61 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9781840184617

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Fields of Fire kicks off in a warton Ukraine in 1942, telling the tale of a Dynamo Kiev side forced into a series of matches against their Nazi occupiers for propaganda purposed. They are ordered to lose but repeatedly hammer the Germans and finally forced to pay a tragic forfeit - their lives. This terrible but factual tale is the first of many landmark games in John Ludden's comprehensive and fascinating collections of milestone matches in football history. Fields of Fire takes the reader, chapterby chapter, decade by decade, on a journey through some of the game's most dramatical and controversial encounters. The tales are laced with wonderful characters - some good, some bad, some downright scandalous: the cherry-red shirts of Hungary romping through the '50s; a tubby little genius called Puskas; Di Stefano and his wizards and magicians form Madrid; Busby and his tragic, but brilliant babes; the diddy-men of North Korea in '66: the; villainous Argentinean Rattin at Wembley. Moving in '74; Argentinean skulduggery in '78 and, who could forget, Scotland's self destruction, despite wee Archie'smemoable goal. In the '80 we revisit the France-Germany World Cup Semi-final and the infamous arrival of Diego Armando Maradona.



The 10 Football Matches That Changed the World

Author : Jim Murphy

Publisher : Biteback Publishing

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 24,88 MB

Release : 2014-06-11

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1849547661

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The assertion that 'football isn't a matter of life or death, it's much more important than that' has been verified repeatedly throughout modern history. It has bolstered tyrants and helped depose them; contributed to conflict and created ceasefires. It has been an incubator of racism at home and helped bring down a racist regime abroad; shaped cities, changed cultures and inspired resistance. Its impact is as dynamic as the game itself. In this fascinating exploration, Jim Murphy takes us on a journey around the world and through the years, from Franco's Spain to Africa's Alcatraz, Robben Island. Charting the match that sparked a Central American war, the Barcelona team threatened at gunpoint, and the game that helped save Rupert Murdoch's media empire, among much else, Murphy lends a fresh new perspective to some of the most iconic moments in international football. Blending a love of the game with an appreciation of its place in global events, this is an authoritative and often humorous mix of sport and history, featuring fascinating first-hand insights from those most involved in the ten matches that changed the world ... and the one that didn't.



Myths and Facts about Football

Author : Patric Andersson

Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Page : 430 pages

File Size : 20,75 MB

Release : 2009-10-02

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 144381525X

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This book presents accounts of economic and psychological analyses of association football (or “soccer” as it is popularly known in the USA). As football is widely accepted to be the world’s most popular sport, the case for scientific investigation of its characteristics is self-evident. As the contributions to this book demonstrate, the game of football offers an ideal opportunity to empirically investigate a wide range of broad issues, for example: behavioural decision-making; judgmental forecasting; motivation; game-theoretic models of strategic choice; competition and labour markets. Are teams more likely to concede a goal after having just scored? Does the team going first in a penalty shoot-out have an advantage? Should goal-keepers dive or stay put for penalty kicks? Do referees make decisions consistently? Why do fans like their teams? What factors influence the career of footballers? How well can experts predict football matches? How accurate are prediction markets? How does the stock-market react to match outcomes? These questions and others are addressed in this book. A particular focus is the investigation of popular conceptions—and misconceptions—about football. Of interest to psychologists, behavioural economists and football enthusiasts with an analytic approach to understanding the game, this book brings together contributions from a range of academic disciplines and will stimulate further research into football and the intriguing insights into behaviour it offers. See feature article in The Independent, October 8th, 2008: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fact-or-fiction-form-in-football-954440.html Listen to interview with Patric Andersson on Swedish National Radio http://www.sr.se/cgi-bin/P1/program/index.asp?ProgramID=1302 Read Chris Charles’s blog on BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2008/10/lies_damned_lies_and_statictic.html



The Real Madrid Revolution

Author : Steven G. Mandis

Publisher : BenBella Books

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 22,32 MB

Release : 2024-11-19

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 163774532X

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Real Madrid’s innovative, modern strategies may not only keep them on top—but save soccer itself. Featuring behind-the-scenes coverage and expert analysis, this book gives fans an up close and personal look at one of the world’s most legendary teams during a major crossroads for the sport. Former Columbia Business School adjunct professor Steven G. Mandis, who analyzed Real Madrid’s path to success in The Real Madrid Way, returns to examine how the club is coping with systemic changes in the sport of soccer and innovating the sport in the process. Founded in 1902 and granted a royal title by the king of Spain in 1920, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol went onto become the world’s most valuable sports team (by revenue), most popular sports team (by social media followers), and most successful sports team (by number of trophies). But today, this legendary, member-owned soccer team faces significant challenges, including: Soccer losing the global entertainment battle against other sports and platforms The proliferation of closely government-related, private equity, and multi-club ownership models—while Real Madrid are a not-for-profit club owned by 92,000 members The financial dominance and further separation of the English Premier League, the so-called “NBA of football” The conflicts of FIFA and UEFA being both regulators and hosts of tournaments A more congested schedule, leading to a glut of matches and more player injuries Players who earn more from endorsements than from playing the game An explosion of media platforms that enable a young generation of global fans to watch and engage with sports and entertainment in new and nontraditional ways With their top-tier status, not to mention the supremacy of their sport, hanging in the balance, Real Madrid’s trademark passion and values have never been more important. The Real Madrid Revolution showcases what it takes to stay on top when external forces are not working your favor—and how to innovate to be stronger than ever.



Us v Them

Author : Giles Goodhead

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 27,18 MB

Release : 2012-01-05

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0241959292

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Travelling football fanatic Giles Goodhead drags a series of unsuspecting friends and relatives to eight of the world's greatest derby games. From the noisiest (Barcelona) to the scariest (a toss-up between Istanbul and Glasgow) Us vs Them desribes the thrills of gate-crashing grudge matches in cities split by football. Eight unique trips add up to a highly entertaining commentary on football - and tribalism - around the world.



Elis and John Present the Holy Vible

Author : Elis James

Publisher : Trapeze

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 23,80 MB

Release : 2018-10-18

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1409182398

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The Elis James and John Robins' Show has become cult listening, and that cult has registered for charitable status, published quarterly accounts and been given a full blessing by the Archbishop of Broadcasting. It's official: Elis and John are a religion, and this book is their Holy Vible. Have you ever failed to Keep It Session? Is your new flatmate a complete coin? Have you ever eaten Space Raiders on the toilet and written 'Grief Is Living' in your journal? Then this book is for you. If not, don't worry, it won't be long before you're making up games, looking at Freddie, or facing your own personal farthing-gate. Our obsessions make us what we are, and though you may never have addressed a will to Brian May or cried watching Ronnie O' Sullivan make a 147, you'll have done something similar, and Elis and John are here to tell you that you're not weird, so come on in, and taste the vibe! Or should I say, READ the vibe!



Graphic Sports

Author : Felix Abayateye

Publisher : Graphic Communications Group

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 25,7 MB

Release : 2010-06-08

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The Journey of the Worlds Most Popular Game- Football

Author : Dr. Atul Lakade

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 35,76 MB

Release : 2017-11-28

Category : Education

ISBN : 1387373730

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Football (Soccer) is the game of full action and reaction is most popular in the world. Football being a thrilling game is enjoyed by millions of people. It has been played ever since man discovered and started using spherical objects People around the around attracted to its versatile and vivacious action during the course of the game. Football has become a part of modern society.