Fifty Great World Cup Matches... and Why You Should Watch Them!By Dominic Hougham • The definitive list of 50 key World Cup matches over thepast 18 tournaments and why fans should watch them• Tells the reader why each game is so important in WorldCup history, discussing both the lead-up and legacy as wellas the match itself• Covers the greatest World Cup matches, the outstandingplayers, and famous controversies• Dominic has written on football for acclaimed journal These Football Times Fifty Great World Cup Matches—and Why You Should Watch Them! is a highly entertaining guide to the most memorable matches of the last 13 tournaments, from West Germany 1974 to Qatar 2022, analysing 50 great games. Each match is discussed in detail, including the events leading up to it and its legacy. Written in an engaging style, the book brings to life the thrilling match-ups, the legendary players, and the surrounding controversies, immersing the reader in every tournament. For those who remember the games, the book will revive fond memories and provide a fresh perspective, while readers who do notare in for a treat in discovering for the first time a plethora of magical World Cup moments. This fascinating book will give you a deeper appreciation of the great teams and players and how they fit into the World Cup narrative of the last 50 years, reminding you why the World Cup is the greatest football competition on Earth.ABOUT THE AUTHORDominic Hougham’s work has been published to popular acclaim by These Football Times and The Football Pink. Driven by a deep passion for football’s World Cup, he decided to share his love of the tournament with others in this, his first book. It provides context for 50 key games, assessing the importance and legacy of each of them. Publication: June 10, 2024Price: £19.99ISBN 13: 9781801507240Format: 222mm x 144mmBinding: HardbackExtent: 368 pages
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