Review
“Everything you ever wanted to know about the World Cup can be found here… the author has carried out so much painstaking research.” -- NEWS OF THE WORLD
'The word "complete" is used cheaply in titles of books but on this occasion it is fully justified' -- Sunday Express, 12th May 2002
'The word "complete" is used cheaply in titles of books but on this occasion it is fully justified' -- Sunday Express, 12th May 2002
Book Description
The ultimate reference book on the World Cup, fully updated to cover all tournaments from 1930–98, with match–by–match articles featuring the biggest names in world football, plus results from every game played.
From the Publisher
All the statistics are here in one volume, enough to satisfy the most avid of World Cup fans, including team line-ups, goalscorers, stadiums, referees, crowd figures and exact dates, plus authoritative records and statistics section, as well as detailed reports of every game played in the Finals. From the brilliant Italian team, winners in 1934, and Geoff Hurst’s hat–trick for England in 1996 to the fabulous Brazilian team of Pele, Tostao and Jairzinho of 1970, and the 1998 French side of Zidane, Deschamps and Desailly — all the fabulous memories and defining moments are captured in this one book.
About the Author
Cris Freddi is a leading authority on international football, having edited the international section of the Association of Football Statisticians' report and written articles for a number of national newspapers and magazines such as When Saturday Comes. His five previous sports books include the Radio 5 Sports Yearbook. He was born in England of Italian parents.
