Synopses & Reviews
The greatest sporting contest on the planet marked its 80th birthday in 2010 and this wonderfully illustrated book provides a vivid celebration of the football World Cup's golden years. Drawing on the vast photographic archive of the Daily Mirror, it focuses on the tournaments of the past, bringing back to life a time of pure sporting theater, spectacle, and glory.
About the Author
Adam Powley is a writer and author of a number of books including When Football Was Football: World Cup. His interest in motoring stems from his first trip in his dad's Triumph Dolomite Sprint - now there was a car that didn't need a scantily clad model to flog it.