Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World

by Chris Lee

Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World charts the growth of the game in each major footballing country, from the very first kick to the first World Cup in 1930. Football's global spread from muddy playing fields to colossal, purpose-built stadiums is a story of class, race, gender and politics. Along the way, you'll meet the people who established football around the world and discover the challenges they faced. Featuring interviews...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785317695
• ISBN13: 9781785317699
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages