An Armchair Fan S Guide to the Qatar World Cup

Author: Jon Berry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801503723
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Zurich, 2 December 2010: FIFA president Sepp Blatter pulls the name Qatar from the envelope to reveal the hosts of the 2022 World Cup. The accusations fly and the recriminations start. But once it's all sunk in, we start to look at maps and temperature charts, and try to scrape together fragments of knowledge about kingdoms in the Arabian desert. The Armchair Guide looks beyond the myths and preconceptions to provide the average fan with sound information about what a World Cup in the desert might look like. Was the bidding process corrupt? How many people actually did die building stadiums? How hot will it be? Can I go there with my mates and have a drink anywhere? What will the legacy be - both in the region and for the global game? The Armchair Guide takes a light-hearted, sideways look at the tournament, using stories from within and beyond the game to cover everything about the 2022 Winter World Cup. Although the book can't claim to pick a winner, it goes some way to shedding light on football's place in a changing world.

World Cup 2018

Author: Lloyd Pettiford
Publisher: Urbane Publications
ISBN: 9781912666096
Category : World Cup (Soccer)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Settle back and enjoy the ultimate guide to the World Cup 2018 - from every team and player to all the fixtures, this is the perfect guide for every football fan!

Qatar World Cup Travel Guide

Author: Azizah Koury
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you are a football fan, if you travel traditionally to every Football World Cup, if you are a person who likes to experience different cultures or simply likes to travel, this informative book is for you. The QATAR WORLD CUP TRAVEL GUIDE provides detailed suggestions on what you should know before visiting the nation. These suggestions cover Qatar's histories, things to know before traveling, things to do in the host city, dishes to try, local laws and customs, a team-by-team guide to the World Cup, as well as some interesting trivia. This book's goal is to make your trip to Qatar for the World Cup convenient and enjoyable. -Available in both e-book and paperback formats. Anyone going to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup in November 2022 has to have this book. Get a copy for yourself to begin enjoying the Qatar travel guide!

The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup

Author: Matt Weiland
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061850187
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup features original pieces by thirty-two leading writers and journalists about the thirty-two nations that have qualified for the world's greatest sporting event. In addition to all the essential information any fan needs—the complete 2006 match schedule, results from past tournaments, facts and figures about the nations, players, teams, and referees—here are essays that shine a whole new light on soccer and the world. Former Foreign Minister of Mexico Jorge G. Castañeda invites George W. Bush to watch a game. Novelist Robert Coover remembers soccer in Spain after the death of General Francisco Franco. Dave Eggers on America, and the gym teachers who kept it free from communism. Time magazine's Tokyo bureau chief Jim Frederick shows how soccer is displacing baseball in Japan. Novelist Aleksandar Hemon proves, once and for all, that sex and soccer do not mix. Novelist John Lanchester describes the indescribable: the beauty of Brazilian soccer. The New Yorker's Cressida Leyshon on Trinidad and Tobago, 750-1 underdogs. Fever Pitch author Nick Hornby on the conflicting call of club and country. Plus an afterword by Franklin Foer on the form of government most likely to win the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: the Official Guide

Author: Keir Radnedge
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
ISBN: 9781787399884
Category : Soccer
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Official Guide is the essential preview of football's greatest tournament. Packed with great photographs and expert analysis of each team, its star players and its prospects in the finals, this is vital reading for fans everywhere. The book also includes a guide to each of the stadiums and host cities, a history of the FIFA World Cup and a fill-in tournament progress chart. Book jacket.

Qatar Travel Guide

Author: Tony S Murphy
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
For football fans, the FIFA WORLD CUP is the most exciting event in the sport and one of the most well-known competitions in the world. As the first Arab country to hold this competition, Qatar would also be hosting it for the first time. The FIFA World Cup has never been held in a smaller nation than Qatar. Qatar Peninsula located on the larger Arabian Peninsula is a Middle Eastern country. Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf are their neighbors. Except for Delaware and Rhode Island, it is smaller than any state in the Union. The little nation on the western shore of the Persian Gulf has a land connection to Saudi Arabia. The amazing thing about Qatar is that you will find a lot of things there that you have never seen before. This book includes both a trip guide to Qatar and all the information you need to know. Additionally, it includes information on stadium locations, match timings, and how to arrange your accommodations without hassle. To make the most of each day, it also includes accessible itineraries. Honest tips about how to get around securely, when to visit each attraction, what to do in advance, and how to save time and money. The top locations to dine, drink, shop, and stay in Qatar are shown in colored photographs along with their must-see attractions. Planning a trip to Qatar to enjoy the 2022 FIFA world cup? When it happens, don't hesitate to look at QATAR TRAVEL GUIDE: WORLD CUP 2022 TOURNAMENT.

Copa90 - Our World Cup

Author: Copa90
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780141387727
Category : Children's nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the summer of 2018, the entire planet will be glued to its screens as Russia hosts the greatest show on Earth: the FIFA World Cup. As the home of global football fan culture, COPA90 will be there every step of the way to bring the true story of Russia 2018 to its huge social media following. Football fans of all ages can be one step ahead of the game with this comprehensive guide to the planet's biggest tournament. This isn't just a book about the big teams and the star names - it's the real football fan's World Cup book. Penned by COPA90's own in-house team of football fanatics, it has something for everyone including: * The full run-down on all 32 competing nations, with a focus on each side's biggest legend and most promising young star. * A guide to the host nation's stadiums and cities, with info gathered from COPA90's own travels to Russia. * The most memorable moments in World Cup history. * The best and worst teams, players, kits and goal celebrations. * Find out which of your favourite stars make the grade in COPA90's Ultimate World Cup XI. * Much, much more

The Glorious World Cup

Author: Alan Black
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101665076
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Read Alan Black and David Henry Sterry's posts on the Penguin Blog. A guide to the biggest sporting event in the world-for those who like their soccer with a side of kick-ass. The teams, the fans, the goals, the saves, the divas, the divers, the myths, the madness-they're all part of the world-wide spectacle that is soccer's ultimate tournament, and they're all here in this turbocharged guide. Packed with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos, The Glorious World Cup gives readers: •Famous player profiles •Villains, heroes, hooligans, and hard men •On-field glory and off-field indiscretions •Underdogs, overachievers, maniacs, and miracles •Commentary from famous fans-including Irvine Welsh, Po Bronson, and Simon Kuper •A look back at the greatest World Cup finals

FIFA World Cup 2022

Author: Dana Jacobson
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world and takes place every four years. This year, it will be held in Qatar from 21st November to 18th December. If you're a fan of football, or just want to learn more about this event, then this guide is for you! In this guide, you'll find out all about the FIFA World Cup, including: - The schedule for this year's tournament - The squad for each team - Some facts about the World Cup - The history of the World Cup - All you need to know about Qatar's World Cup in 2022 Learn more about the FIFA World Cup today!

The Unofficial Guide to the World C the Unofficial Guide to the World Cup

Author: Paul Mason
Publisher: Franklin Watts
ISBN: 9781445155999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Get inside the life and history of the most popular sporting event in the world Whether you're a first-time fan or you've been watching for years, this book is a mine of fascinating facts, interesting insights and tremendous trivia into the world of the football World Cup. It explores the tournament's history, its biggest successes, controversies and flops and looks forward to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup's top teams and players are also profiled. Great for readers aged 9+ A good introduction to the World Cup, suitable for all fans, new and old ... plenty here for the most ardent fan, with super action photos. - Parents In Touch Summary of contents: The biggest show on Earth / World Cup History / Top teams: Brazil / How do you get to the World Cup? / World Cup Controversies / Group and knockout stages / Top teams: Germany / Goalscoring records / The 2022 World Cup / Players to watch / Top teams: Italy / The World Cup's biggest flops / World Cup awards / Winning teams and beaten finalists / Finding out more / Glossary and Index