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SOCCEROOS - A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY, VOLUME 2 2006 TO 2022 IBD

FAIR PLAY PUBLISHING
08 / 2023
9781925914511
Inglés

Sinopsis

The secondáof two magnificent volumes from Emeritus Professor of History, John Maynard, on the Socceroos journey through World Cup qualifying campaigns.áVolume 2ástarts with a âÇÖnew eraâÇÖ for the Socceroos with the first of five consecutive successful World Cup qualifying campaigns starting with Germany in 2006 through to Qatar 2022.In that time, the team had five coaches, four captains, and made the Round of 16 twice: first with the âÇÖGolden GenerationâÇÖ in 2006 losing to eventual champions Italy, and then with theáâÇÖSurprise GenerationâÇÖ in 2022 with their magnificent run, only dipping out to eventual champions Argentina.áSocceroos - 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 througháthe expert eyes of an eminent historian,áand written by a passionate, lifelong fan.á

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