A Curated Reading List for World Cup Fans and Curious Observers
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Dan FriedmanMay 12, 2017
Summary
Dan Friedman curates a list of books for World Cup enthusiasts and those trying to understand the global soccer phenomenon. The article introduces several key titles covering soccer history, tactics, culture, and politics, including works by Jonathan Wilson, Simon Kuper, and others. It serves as a literary companion to the World Cup, offering reading recommendations that range from analytical deep dives to cultural explorations of the beautiful game.
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· 3 pulledIn soccer, as Jonathan Wilson (see below) describes it, 11 players take the field, with a goalkeeper (allowed to use his hands) preceded by 10 outfield players (who are definitely not allowed to use their hands).
Dan Friedman offers a list of books for those obsessed or perplexed by the World Cup.
THIS IS A LIST of books for those who, for five weeks from June 14 to July 15, are obsessed with the soccer events in Russia, perplexed by loved ones who are so obsessed, or really care but want to know enough to segue to a different subject.
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