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Futebol Nation
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Description
From the genius of Pel to corruption and civil unrest no nation has so closely aligned its national identity with playing and watching football as Brazil.
Football is regarded as a thing of joy its yellow shirts a delightful amalgam of sport and art entwined with its cultures of music and religion. This is true but there is another side to the story too. The corruption of Brazil's football authorities is characteristic of its society as a whole; some of its biggest tournaments have recently been played amidst the largest protests Brazil has ever seen.
From the acclaimed author of the classic football history The Ball is Round this book is the whole story: the players the fans the corruption the passion. It will be enjoyed by readers of I am the Secret Footballer The Numbers Game Why England Lose and fans of football around the world.
David Goldblatt was born in London in 1965 and is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs and Bristol Rovers. He teaches sociology at Bristol University reviews sports books for the TLS and for some years wrote the Sporting Life column in Prospect magazine.
'A tour de force of brilliant writing historical colour and sporting vignette' Observer on The Ball is Round
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
322
Release Date:
2014-05-01
Publication Date:
2014-05-01
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0241969778
ISBN13:
9780241969779
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
385 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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