The Ball is Round: A Global History of Soccer

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The Ball is Round: A Global History of Soccer

A global history of soccer tracing the sport across countries. It provides cultural and economic context and detailed narrative. Readers note its readability and thorough coverage, though it can be time-consuming

Highlights

  • global soccer history
  • cultural and economic context
  • detailed country-by-country coverage

Pros

  • comprehensive global history
  • strong cultural context
  • economic development insights
  • readable narrative
  • detailed country coverage

Cons

  • time-consuming to read

Best For

  • academic reference
  • sports history research
  • cultural studies
  • economic context for football
  • curated reading list
  • book club discussion

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