Who Invented the Bicycle Kick?: Soccer's Greatest Legends and Lore
Language: English
Published by William Morrow Paperbacks, 2014
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- Title
- Who Invented the Bicycle Kick?: Soccer's Greatest Legends and Lore
- Author
- Simpson, Paul, Hesse, Uli
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0062346946
- ISBN 13
- 9780062346940
"Chock-full of nifty tidbits about the game we love.” — New York Times
Discover the ultimate collection of soccer’s greatest lore and legends, illustrated with 100 black-and-white photos, by two of the world’s most knowledgeable soccer journalists. Uli Hesse and editor Paul Simpson bring together the sublime feats, legendary personalities, neglected heroes, bizarre twists of fate, and fascinating mysteries that have shaped the world’s most popular game, including:
Who invented the bicycle kick?
Why does a football match last 90 minutes?
Who scored the fastest goal ever?
Which match produced the largest number of red cards?
Why are seven dead cats buried under a stadium in Argentina?
Which country was banned from the World Cup after refusing to play in shoes?
Providing answers to more than 100 questions, Hesse and Simpson explore the beautiful game as never before, shedding new light on legends such as Pele, Maradona, Messi, Beckham, Ronaldo, and Rooney, and uncovering lost histories of international clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and more. Challenging conventional wisdom, and destroying a few urban myths, Who Invented the Bicycle Kick? is a must for every soccer lover.
This must-have collection for soccer lovers answers the questions you’ve always had:
- Debunking Soccer Myths: Find out why a match really lasts 90 minutes, whether you have to play in shoes, and if seven dead cats are actually buried under an Argentinian stadium.
- World Cup History: Go beyond the headlines with surprising stories from the world’s biggest tournament, including why hat-trick Hurst didn’t get the 1966 matchball.
- Football Tactics and Formations: Uncover the true origins of tactical revolutions like the 4-4-2 and Total Football, and discover who was the first attacking full-back.
- Legendary Players & Clubs: Get fresh insight on icons like Pelé and Maradona, and learn the lost histories of giants like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
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About the Author
Paul Simpson is the editor of Champions, the official magazine of the UEFA Champions League. He was the launch editor of Four Two Four magazine.
Uli Hesse has written more than 300 articles for ESPN FC, America's most popular soccer website. He is the author of Tor!, the definitive history of German football.
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