Description
| Product ID: | 9781801504249 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Match |
| Subtitle: | The Story of Italy v Brazil |
| Authors: | Author: Piero Trellini |
| Page Count: | 512 |
| Subjects: | Association football (Soccer), World Cup, Spain, Italy, Brazil, c 1980 to c 1990 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The Match is the tale of one of the most iconic games in World Cup history: Italy v Brazil at Spain '82. Piero Trellini takes us on a fascinating journey through the 1982 Mundial, exploring the football scene of the day and dishing out fascinating anecdotes on the various historical and sporting links between the two nations. The Match is the tale of one of the most iconic games in World Cup history: Italy v Brazil at Spain ''82. Piero Trellini delves into the stories of the great characters who lit up that unforgettable match - from Paolo Rossi to Sócrates, from Enzo Bearzot to Zico - as well as some forgotten figures who all played their part. The book takes us on a fascinating journey through the 1982 Mundial, exploring the football scene of the day and dishing out fascinating anecdotes on the various historical and sporting links between the two countries. Italy, a nation historically at the forefront of football, did not arrive in Spain as favourites, with widespread doubts about their chances, even in the Italian press. This is one of the reasons why their triumph that summer is still celebrated in Italy above other historic victories by the Azzurri. Following that momentous win, Italy would become the favourite destination for Europe and South America''s greatest players. |
| Imprint Name: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-02-27 |
