"It is impossible to comprehend Italy without understanding soccer--and vice-versa." So writes John Foot in this often dark and epic history of soccer in Italy, winners of the 2006 World Cup, and a country where the sport is the national civic religion. [...] In 2006, three billion people--including 20 million in the United States--watched Italy's extraordinary victory over France in the World Cup final. It was a down and dirty game, marred by French superstar Zidane's headbutting of Italian defender Materazzi. But millions of Americans were also exposed to the poetry, force and excellence of the Italian game. As operatic as Verdi and as cunning as Machiavelli, the Italian game seemed to open a window into the Italian soul." (read more)
"Force" or "Farce"? Anyway, John Foot rocks as usual. Note the AC Milan players on the cover for the revamped edition of "Calcio".
Order Winning at All Costs: A Scandalous History of Italian Soccer
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