Echoes of an Italian Summer
Stories from Italia 90
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2023
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-80150-454-6 (ISBN)
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-80150-454-6 (ISBN)
Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many told for the first time. Learn about the other Schillaci who could have played at the World Cup, the keeper who played NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the iconic Germany strip.
Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book.
For many football fans – including the author – Italia 90 is fondly remembered as the first World Cup that was truly theirs. While a lot has been written about the tournament itself, many stories surrounding that pivotal World Cup have been lost with the passage of time.
The book examines Italia 90 from a fresh new angle, unearthing an array of stories with this iconic World Cup at their heart that will fascinate football fans everywhere. While reading this superb collection of tales, you’ll learn about the other Schillaci who could have made it to the World Cup, the goalkeeper who went on to play in the NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the now-legendary kit worn by Germany.
Echoes of an Italian Summer is chock-full of World Cup nostalgia and previously untold tales.
Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book.
For many football fans – including the author – Italia 90 is fondly remembered as the first World Cup that was truly theirs. While a lot has been written about the tournament itself, many stories surrounding that pivotal World Cup have been lost with the passage of time.
The book examines Italia 90 from a fresh new angle, unearthing an array of stories with this iconic World Cup at their heart that will fascinate football fans everywhere. While reading this superb collection of tales, you’ll learn about the other Schillaci who could have made it to the World Cup, the goalkeeper who went on to play in the NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the now-legendary kit worn by Germany.
Echoes of an Italian Summer is chock-full of World Cup nostalgia and previously untold tales.
Paul Grech is a prolific author with several books under his belt. Among his notable works are two volumes of Il Re Calcio, which showcase fascinating stories from Italian football. He also wrote The Forgotten Genius of Italian Football, a biography that chronicles the life and career of Carlo Carcano, an early luminary in Italian football management. The book was translated into Italian in 2022.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.10.2023 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hove |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sport ► Ballsport ► Fußball |
| ISBN-10 | 1-80150-454-7 / 1801504547 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-80150-454-6 / 9781801504546 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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