The history of soccer in 50 portraits

Written by Condò Paolo
Illustrated by Aurelio Massimiliano , Poloni Giordano

  • Non-fiction
  • Age group: 16 and up
  • Pages: 168
  • Format: 17 x 24 cm
  • RP: 24 euros

Soccer is more than a sport: it is a faith that unites millions of people around the world. And behind every game, every goal, every victory, there are legendary protagonists. Not only players, but coaches, and even referees, who have embodied revolutions, fierce defeats, stubbornness, and passion. From among them, Paolo Condò has chosen his personal lineup: 50 epic, moving, mythological portraits that capture the essence of the man and the athlete and, at the same time, their vocation for spectacle. From historical heroes such as Pelé, who made us dream with his talent, and Diego Maradona, with his dribbling and magic in the 1986 World Cup, to modern myths such as Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won trophies and set records in every corner of the planet, and Lionel Messi, the Argentine legend of pure talent, as well as Gianni Rivera, David Beckham, and Roberto Baggio. Just open the book to find the glory of soccer.

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