Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
A Suboptimal Guide to Soccer, America's \"Sport of the Future\" Since 1972
By Michael Davies, Roger Bennett | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
About the book
The essential guide to world soccer—the history, the players, the fan culture—from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports.
The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of the world’s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history, and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness.
A New York Times Bestseller!
Editions of Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781101875988
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101875995
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101923726
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101923733
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The essential guide to world soccer—the history, the players, the fan culture—from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports.
The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of the world’s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history, and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness.
A New York Times Bestseller!
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The essential guide to world soccer—the history, the players, the fan culture—from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports.
The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of the world’s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history, and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness.
A New York Times Bestseller!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Football variants and related games > Association football (Soccer)
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica?
Michael Davies, Roger Bennett
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Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781101875988) and ebook(ISBN 9781101875995) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101923726) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101923733)
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