Campos de gloria, senderos dorados

Fields of Glory, Golden Paths tells the extraordinary story of the development of European football, from its humble beginnings in England and Scotland to the dazzling Champions League followed by millions of viewers around the world today. Kevin Connolly and Rab MacWilliam discuss how, gradually, continental teams caught up with and eventually outperformed their British teachers. The authors, in addition to offering a multitude of anecdotes and interesting data, explain the evolution of the teams that shaped European football, from 'Herbert Chapman's Arsenal' to 'Alfredo Di Stéfano's Real Madrid', 'Johan Cruyff's' Ajax ',' Bayern de Beckenbauer 'and' Milan de Sacchi '. They evaluate the great international teams that have emerged over the years, such as the 'Italia de Pozzo', the 'Magiares Mágicos de Puskas', the 'Clockwork Orange'... They highlight some exceptional players, those who revolutionized football, from Johan Cruyff, the first 'total footballer', to Franz Beckenbauer, the footballer who invented the libero position, passing through myths like Best, Platini, Van Basten and Zidane. Fields of Glory, Golden Paths is a well-documented and entertaining book, suitable for football fans of all ages, enthusiastic fans, and couch potatoes.