First published 5200
From ancient China to modern-day superstars, this rebellious chronicle captures soccer's irrepressible spirit. Iconic players, national styles, and frenzied fandom collide in a kaleidoscope of stories - the suicides, superstitions, and scandals that haunt the world's most bewitching sport. Through it all, the game's eternal "pleasure that hurts" shines through, a feast for the eyes and joy for the body.
Genres: history, 20th-century, adventure, sports, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: kaleidoscope-of-stories, rebellious-chronicle
Period: Ancient China, Modern Day
256 pages · Paperback · Verso