For the Love of the Ball (B&W): The history and methods of the FC Barcelona youth academy

by Albert Folch

Book Overview

This book tells the story of how FC Barcelona has managed to build one of the best soccer teams in the world using primarily the players from its youth academy (nicknamed "La Masia" - the farmhouse). During the 2013-2014 season, 17 of the 25 players of the first team were from La Masia, a historical record. These players, including Messi, Iniesta, and Xavi, have dazzled soccer fans around the world with their dance-like positioning and passing skills...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1492958905
• ISBN13: 9781492958901
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"