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The Story of the World Cup

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For a month every 4 years, millions around the world turn their attention to the World Cup, where the most skillful soccer players proudly represent their countries. Brian Glanville, a sports journalist and soccer commentator, brings his wit and detailed knowledge of the game to The Story of the World Cup, a breezy romp through the competition's history and personalities. He strolls through the narrative much like a tour guide, pausing here and there to reflect or evangelize on events that would perhaps go unnoticed by the untrained eye. But Glanville never forgets the real stars of this story: the players. Some are names that are recognizable, like Maradona and Pele -- whom he follows from beginning to end (and in some cases, sordid end); others are the lesser-known stars, ranging from Beckenbaur and Cruyff to Garincha and Moore. Each team has its own unique story, whether it be the fallen genius of Argentina's Maradona or the perpetual bad luck of the Dutch. There is also a subtle message here: Glanville suggests that soccer return to basics and warns of the dangers of too much glitz and bureaucracy. The Story of the World Cup is both educational and entertaining--one part encyclopedia, one part drama.
--Jeremy Storey

The Story of the World Cup

by Brian Glanville

Paperback - 368 pages
Published December 1997 by Faber & Faber.
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ISBN: 0571190812

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Canal+ Sport
Complete coverage of football, rugby, basketball, handball, golf, and volleyball action -- for most divisions and leagues in France as well as throughout Europe.

L'Equipe
Daily sports news, founded in 1946, with a circulation of 381,000 on weekdays and over 400,000 on Monday.

Fédération Flying Disc France
Ultimate Frisbee aficionados will appreciate this directory of clubs in France.

Fédération Française de Baseball, Softball, & Cricket
41, rue de Fécamp - 75012 Paris. Phone: 01-44-68-89-30 ; Fax : 01-44-68-96-00.
There may not be any words in the French language for these sports, but they're still popular. For example, baseball leagues exist in all but a couple of provinces. FFBSC recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.

French Ice Skating Web
The Dutch may have the edge on ice skating as a national pastime, but the French do have their share of enthusiasts, as well. Jean Marini has assembled links to hockey clubs, curling, figure skating, etc.

Onze Mondial
Onze is one of the few online sports magazines in France, offering a forum for those with questions or comments. Le foot (soccer) is usually the hot topic (especially during the World Cup).

Sporting Venues & Events
Whether you prefer to engage in your own athletic pursuits, or to spectate at World Cup Soccer, Tour de France (bicycle race), and the Paris Open (World Championship Tennis), you'll find the events calendars and facilities listed here.

Swimming Pools In Paris
For the natantly inclined, here are the two major facilities in Paris, one of which was originally constructed for the 1924 Olympic Games.

Tee Off In Paris
The Paris Network provides locations, rates and essential info on eleven golf courses in Paris.

WBF (le Web du Basket Français)
Hoops enthusiasts can check out the player stats, team standings, and news about French basketball.

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Books

Official FIFA World Cup Book: France, l998
by Keir Radnedge. Paperback - 80 pages. Published April 1998 by Welcome Rain.
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The Story of the World Cup
by Brian Glanville. Paperback - 368 pages. Published December 1997 by Faber & Faber.
Usually ships within 24 hours. Our Price: $17.95.

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Author: Ian C. Mills © 1998-2000 All Rights Reserved
Bibliography: Fodor's 99 France, Editor: Natasha Lesser, Fodor's Travel Publications, New York. Paris From $70 A Day, Jeanne Oliver, 1998, Macmillan Travel, A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company, New York. France 1998 Discovery Guide, French Government Tourist Office, New York. Passport's France Trip Planner & Guide, Emma Stanford, 1994, NTC Publishing Group, Chicago. Let's Go - The Budget Guide to France 1997, Thomas F. Moore, 1997, Let's Go Publications, Cambridge, MA, printed by St. Martin's Press, New York.
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