The Times 50 Greatest Football Matches

The Times 50 Greatest Football Matches
Author: Richard Whitehead
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2019-03-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0750991151

From the earliest FA Cup finals in the 1870s between teams of former public schoolboys to the glittering world of 21st-century Champions League matches contested by squads of millionaires, The Times has been at pitchside to write the history of football as it has happened. It is story of great matches: Hungary's historic victory over England at Wembley in 1953, Manchester United's triumph over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final, Brazil's thrashing of Italy in the 1970 World Cup final, Liverpool's remarkable recovery to win the Champions League in Istanbul in 2005. It is a story of dazzling individual performances: Stanley Matthews finally winning an FA Cup winners' medal at Wembley in 1953, Bobby Moore giving a masterclass in the art of defending for England against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo's virtuoso performance as Real Madrid won the 2017 Champions League. It is a story of national highs and lows, from Wembley in 1966 when England ruled the world after defeating West Germany to the humiliation of losing to Iceland in the 2016 European Championship. But above all it is a story of great players, great managers and great personalities in a sport that grips the attention of the world like no other.

Great FIFA World Cup Matches

Great FIFA World Cup Matches
Author: Ethan Olson
Publisher: BrightPoint Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-08
Genre: Soccer
ISBN: 9781678206529

The men's World Cup was first handed out in 1930. The women's tournament began in 1991. Every four years, the greatest soccer players on the planet gather to compete for the ultimate prize in the world's most popular sport. Great FIFA World Cup Matches recounts the stories of four of the best championship matches ever witnessed in the global game.

World Cup Soccer

World Cup Soccer
Author: Michael Lewis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 580
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781559212588

Summarizing the qualifying round of the international soccer competition, comparing the 24 nations that will be in the final round this year in France and highlighting the players to watch, "World Cup Soccer" gives important facts and figures on participating teams and is sprinkled throughout with interesting features, anecdotes, and trivia on World Cup matches. 50 photos. 25 illustrations.

The Beautiful Games

The Beautiful Games
Author: Phillip M Drake
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre:
ISBN:

From World Cup finals to Premier League finales, to Champions League epics, in this book, we revisit some of the matches that have stood the test of time, have gone down in history as some of the most talked-about and fondly remembered. Those matches that you wish you had been there. Well now you can, as we count down the 50 greatest football matches ever played. Featuring the likes of England, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Liverpool, Manchester United, AC Milan, Napoli, Inter, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and many more... Each match has been selected on its own merit and includes the thoughts of those who were lucky enough to either take part or witness it, such as Alf Ramsey, George Best, Pele, Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Michel Platini amongst others.

A History & Guide to the Cricket World Cup

A History & Guide to the Cricket World Cup
Author: Andrew Roberts
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019-01-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1526753626

A corker cricket book for longtime fans and rookies alike—a history of each of the eleven World Cup tournaments, including in-depth statistics. The Cricket World Cup is one of the most watched global sporting events and its celebrated history consumes fans around the world. Now, each of the eleven tournaments has been written up to include records of matches and individual performances, as well as a brief setting of the scene. Clear and concise, these chapters include the relevant statistics (highest and lowest totals, match aggregates, highest partnerships, top individual batting and bowling performances and biggest and smallest victory margins, etc.). Quirky findings such as the lowest team total to include a century partnership, birthday performances, most batsmen bowled out in an innings, as well as many more, are revealed in the miscellany section, and are sure to delight cricket lovers. A History & Guide to the Cricket World Cup is informative, factual and engaging, making it the perfect companion for fans.

Great World Cup Moments

Great World Cup Moments
Author: Michael Hurley
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781432934507

Presents some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history, including shocking results, strange trivia, and game-winning goals.

Mammoth Book Of The World Cup

Mammoth Book Of The World Cup
Author: Nick Holt
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2014-03-20
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 147211051X

An all-encompassing, chronological guide to football's World Cup, one of the world's few truly international events, in good time for the June 2018 kick-off in Russia. From its beginnings in 1930 to the modern all-singing, all-dancing self-styled 'greatest show on Earth', every tournament is covered with features on major stars and great games, as well as stories about some less celebrated names and quirky stats and intriguing essays. Holt's focus is very much on what takes place on the field, rather than how football is a mirror for economic corruption, or how a nation's style of play represents a profound statement about its people, or how a passion for football can lift underpaid, socially marginalised people out of poverty. From the best World Cups, in 1958 and 1970, to the worst, in 1962 and 2010, he looks behind the facts and the technical observations to the stories: the mysterious sins of omission; critical injuries to key players; and coaching U-turns. He explains how England's World Cup achievements under Sven-Göran Eriksson, far from being a national disgrace, were actually quite impressive, and looks at why Alf Ramsey didn't take Bobby Charlton off in 1970, but this is no parochial, jingoistic account. The book also asks why Brazil did not contribute in 1966, despite having won the previous two tournaments and going on to win the next one? Why the greatest players of their day did not always shine at the World Cup - George Best and Alfredo Di Stefano, for example, never even made it to the Finals. Why did Johann Cruyff not go to the 1978 World Cup? And why did one of Germany's greatest players never play in the World Cup? There are lots of tables, some filled with obvious, but necessary information, but others with more quirky observations. Alongside accounts of epic games, there are also brief biographies of all the great heroes of the World Cup.

Bravo ! New Zealand Won The Semi- Final Match

Bravo ! New Zealand Won The Semi- Final Match
Author: Durga Prasad
Publisher: Durga Prasad
Total Pages: 4
Release:
Genre:
ISBN:

DESCRIPTION (Story in English) “Bravo! New Zealand Won The Semi - Final Match” is a story as to how in the semi-final match played on 24th. March 2015 between South Africa and New Zealand South Africa made 286 runs in 50 overs and New Zealand under so many ups and downs in the match New Zealand chased and ultimately 5 runs required in 2 balls only Elliot made an over boundary of 6 runs and won the semi- final match in a thrilling fight and qualified for the final match to be held on 29th. March 15 in Melbourne cricket ground. The author has described the whole story in an interesting manner with momentum of the play between bat and ball. It is an E-Book which you can read in your Smart Phone, Laptop, Desktop, tablet and so on with connectivity to internet. You will have to access to Google Play and to type Durga Prasad in search column, a list of different books about 70 in number will appear in “ Blue Colour”, select it and read after paying Rs.20 only online. Each E- “Blue Book” with different title in Hindi as well as in English will cost Rs.20 only. It will facilitate you to read the book/books in leisure – sitting idle in your office, waiting for bus or train or flight and you are feeling bored, tired or exhausted and what not. Description of the book actually what it contains in short and about the author what he is - is available free of cost. ************************************************************

Playing It My Way

Playing It My Way
Author: Sachin Tendulkar
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2014-11-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1473605199

'I don't think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar.' -Shane Warne Readers are in love with Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography: 'A must read for anyone who knows cricket' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An idol . . . An inspiration' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great book by one of the all time greats' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brings back so many wonderful memories'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book has made me feel proud to be a lover of the game and has inspired me to succeed in everything I do.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The story of the greatest cricket player of all time, told in his own words. __________ The greatest run-scorer in the history of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013 after an astonishing 24 years at the top. The most celebrated Indian cricketer of all time, he received the Bharat Ratna Award - India's highest civilian honour - on the day of his retirement. Now Sachin Tendulkar tells his own remarkable story - from his first Test cap at the age of 16 to his 100th international century and the emotional final farewell that brought his country to a standstill. When a boisterous Mumbai youngster's excess energies were channelled into cricket, the result was record-breaking schoolboy batting exploits that launched the career of a cricketing phenomenon. Before long Sachin Tendulkar was the cornerstone of India's batting line-up, his every move watched by a cricket-mad nation's devoted followers. Never has a cricketer been burdened with so many expectations; never has a cricketer performed at such a high level for so long and with such style - scoring more runs and making more centuries than any other player, in both Tests and one-day games. And perhaps only one cricketer could have brought together a shocked nation by defiantly scoring a Test century shortly after terrorist attacks rocked Mumbai. His many achievements with India include winning the World Cup and topping the world Test rankings. Yet he has also known his fair share of frustration and failure - from injuries and early World Cup exits to stinging criticism from the press, especially during his unhappy tenure as captain. Despite his celebrity status, Sachin Tendulkar has always remained a very private man, devoted to his family and his country. Now, for the first time, he provides a fascinating insight into his personal life and gives a frank and revealing account of a sporting life like no other. __________