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A mazy dribble through the recent history of European soccer, showing how shifting styles and influence have shaped the game.
In the early 1990s, the Dutch footballing philosophy was worshipped across the continent. Then the baton passed to the Italians, who clearly boasted Europe's strongest league. But when France started winning everything at the international level its national academy became the template for others, until suddenly, almost out of nowhere, Europe's most revered player and manager both hailed from Portugal. Next, Barcelona and Spain won everything during a very obvious four-year period of dominance, before tiki-taka's decline meant Bayern and Germany took control. Finally, Europe's most successful coaches found themselves competing in England, introducing a brilliant cacophony of styles to the Premier League.
Zonal Marking is a glorious travelogue through soccer's triumphant styles and characters.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Michael W. Cox
Narrator:
Colin Mace
ISBN:
9781549119132
Length:
14 hours 5 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hachette Audio
Publication date:
August 13, 2019
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#27,435 Overall
Genre rank:
#252 in Sports & Recreation