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SOCCEROOS - A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY, VOLUME 1 1965 TO 2002 IBD

FAIR PLAY PUBLISHING
08 / 2023
9781925914504
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Sinopsis

The first of two magnificent volumes from Emeritus Professor of History, John Maynard, on the Socceroos journey through World Cup qualifying campaigns.áVolume 1 starts with theácampaign to make the 1966 World Cup in England, which ended for Australia in Phnom-Penh in 1965, includes the first time Australia qualified for the World Cup held in West Germany in 1974, and ends witháthe defeat in Montevideo in 2001 in the final play-off match against Uruguay.Socceroos - A World Cup Odysseyáis an in-depth look at the teamâÇÖs history with commentary on every qualifying match, the role and decisions of governing bodies such as FIFA and Football Australia, media coverage, and the reception afforded to players and coaches.áIt is a significant history of the game: simultaneously viewed through the expert eyes of an eminent historian,áand written by a passionate, lifelong fan.á

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