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Soccer Around the World: A Cultural Guide to the World's Favorite Sport
By PARRISH, Charles & John Nauright
- ISBN
- 9781610693028
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO. index
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2014 | Books
Gr 8 Up—During summer 2014, the World Cup dominated the news. This volume covers the major 18 countries that were frequently mentioned during the event. Readers will discover how soccer has contributed to the globalization of the economy and interactions among nations. The authors start off with a brief overview of the six regional confederations that are encompassed under the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The book is organized alphabetically by country, and each entry presents sections on the histor...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
