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Description
Long before the first official FIFA World Cup kicked off in Uruguay in 1930, the world had already witnessed the crowning of football legends on the grandest stage: the Olympic Games. In 1920, Belgium’s Louis Van Hege and his compatriots claimed a victory so profound it still echoes through history, marking the true dawn of international football supremacy.
The evidence was there. After the Olympic Games of 1920, the international media wrote: “Belgium, the first world football champion!” At the time, nobody questioned it — and today, neither do we.
This book traces over a century of football brilliance through the lives and careers of 35 legendary players — from pioneers like José Leandro Andrade and Matthias Sindelar, to the revolutionary talents of Sandor Kocsis, Garrincha, Pelé, Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Gary Lineker, Diego Maradona, Zinédine Zidane, Robin van Persie, Kevin De Bruyne and culminating in the modern genius of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Drawing on a unique perspective that reveals lesser-known stories and fresh insights, each chapter unfolds tales of passion, skill and unforgettable moments that have shaped the beautiful game’s greatest tournament. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering football’s rich heritage for the first time, Icons of the World Cup Football 1920-2026 celebrates the players who became legends, the matches that turned into myths, and a tournament that unites the world like no other.
The evidence was there. After the Olympic Games of 1920, the international media wrote: “Belgium, the first world football champion!” At the time, nobody questioned it — and today, neither do we.
This book traces over a century of football brilliance through the lives and careers of 35 legendary players — from pioneers like José Leandro Andrade and Matthias Sindelar, to the revolutionary talents of Sandor Kocsis, Garrincha, Pelé, Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Gary Lineker, Diego Maradona, Zinédine Zidane, Robin van Persie, Kevin De Bruyne and culminating in the modern genius of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Drawing on a unique perspective that reveals lesser-known stories and fresh insights, each chapter unfolds tales of passion, skill and unforgettable moments that have shaped the beautiful game’s greatest tournament. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering football’s rich heritage for the first time, Icons of the World Cup Football 1920-2026 celebrates the players who became legends, the matches that turned into myths, and a tournament that unites the world like no other.
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- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 232
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9789493402645
- Date de parution :
- 02-03-26
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Dimensions :
- 129 mm x 199 mm
- Poids :
- 282 g
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