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The World Cup, A Very Peculiar History

By:David Arscott
Publisher:Andrews UK
Print ISBN:9781907184383
eText ISBN:9781908759498
Edition:1
Copyright:2012
Format:Page Fidelity

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In 'The World Cup, A Very Peculiar History', author David Arscott tackles the big subjects at the heart of the beautiful game, including how the tournament first kicked off, the dirty tactics used throughout the years and the most memorable managers in the history of football. Filled to the brim with quirky quotes, fantastic facts and surprising statistics, this is the perfect accompaniment to any post-match celebration (or commiseration!) during the season. At its heart 'The World Cup, A Very Peculiar History' is a look at the many amusing, amazing and sometimes alarming stories that lie behind this great sporting tournament.