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Futebol: Soccer: The Brazilian Way

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Publisher Comments:

Through the lens of Brazil's trademark sport, reporter Alex Bellos brings us a fascinating portrait of Brazilian identity.<BR>
When Brazil won the World Cup in 2002, the secret was out: the Brazilian soccer team is one of the modern wonders of the world. In this fascinating portrait of Brazilian identity, Alex Bellos brings to life not just a sport, but an entire country. With an unerring eye for a good story and a marvelous ear for the voices of the people he meets, Alex Bellos uncovers what Ronaldo called the "true truth" about Brazilian soccer.

Synopsis:

Through the lens of Brazil's trademark sport, reporter Alex Bellos delivers afascinating portrait of Brazilian identity.
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About the Author

Alex Bellos is a reporter for the <I>Observer</I> and the <I>Guardian</I> in Rio de Janeiro, where he has lived and worked for four years.
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Table of Contents

1. The Match At The End Of The World
2. Heroic Feet
3. The Fateful Final
4. Tribal Gatherings
5. The Angel With Bent Legs
6. Carnival With A Twist
7. My Little Tony
8. Cars, Girls And Keeping It Up
9. Frogs And Miracles
10. The Unconfoundable Goal
11. Naked Futebol
12. A Game Of Two Hemispheres
13. Tortise In A Top Hat
14. We Lost Because We Didn't Win
15. Socratic Dialogue

Appendices
Acknowledgements
Picture Credits
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781582342870
Subtitle:
Soccer: The Brazilian Way
Editor:
Rinaldi, Karen
Editor:
Rinaldi, Karen
Author:
Bellos, Alex
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Soccer
Subject:
Brazil
Subject:
Soccer
Series Volume:
12
Publication Date:
May 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
7.76x5.10x1.15 in. .80 lbs.
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