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Glittering prize Volume II 1982-2002
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- Book Synopsis
- Every four years, the planet stops dead for an event like no other. The World Cup captures the global imagination in a way that dwarfs every other sporting competition. Glittering Prize tells the full story of its thrilling century-long arc. Volume II focuses on what many consider the tournament's golden era: Paolo Rossi's surprise eruption to fire Italy to victory in Spain in 1982; Diego Maradona's almighty show of will and skill four years later in Mexico; the unforgettable exploits of Totò Schillaci and Roger Milla at Italia 90; the glitzy extravaganza of USA 94; and France's vivid triumph on home soil in 1998. Brimming with fascinating detail and compelling personalities such as Michel Platini, Lothar Matthäus, Roberto Baggio and Zinedine Zidane, Glittering Prize is a riveting chronicle of the greatest sporting show on earth.
- About The Author
- Jonathan O'Brien is assistant chief sub at The Irish Times and author of Euro Summits: The Story of the UEFA European Championship 1960-2021, also published by Pitch. He lives in Dublin.
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- ISBN
- 9781836801795
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing, (18 May 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 528
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 240 x 160 mm
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