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.

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 Football Book

Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241643643
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 408

Book Description
This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" - from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques. Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Football Book reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men's World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Discover everything there is to know on football with this fantastic guide, featuring: - A fresh graphic style illustrates everything from beach football to block tackles. - Stats and fact boxes profile players, managers, fans, national teams, and club. - Special features highlight great matches, stadiums, and football culture. - "Top 5" boxes provide an alternative look at the best and worst of the game Bold step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Official Book

Author: John Mattos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780974705
Category : Soccer
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Packed with stunning photography and expert analysis of each team, its star players and its prospects in the finals, this is essential reading for football fans everywhere. The book also features a guide to each of the stadiums and host cities, a history of the World Cup and a tournament progress chart that can be filled in as the competition progresses. No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the World Cup - and no other tournament comes close to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Official Book. Whether you are watching the games live in Brazil or in your own home, this is the tournament preview for you.