The essential guide to world soccer--the history, the players, the fan
culture--from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports.
The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters
who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of
Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and
culture of the world's game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining
fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations
of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both
celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers
of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history,
and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and
ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome
gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness.
A New York Times Bestseller!