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Soccer in Sun and Shadow

Name: Soccer in Sun and Shadow
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Book Synopsis: One of the greatest, magical, and most lyrical accounts of the beautiful game. In this witty and rebellious history of world soccer, award-winning writer Eduardo Galeano searches for the styles of play, players, and goals that express the unique personality of certain times and places. In Soccer in Sun and Shadow, Galeano takes us to ancient China, where engravings from the Ming period show a ball that could have been designed by Adidas to Victorian England, where gentlemen codified the rules that we still play by today and to Latin America, where the "crazy English" spread the game only to find it creolized by the locals.

All the greats—Pelé, Di Stéfano, Cruyff, Eusébio, Puskás, Gullit, Baggio, Beckenbauer—have joyous cameos in this book. yet soccer, Galeano cautions, "is a pleasure that hurts." Thus there is also heartbreak and madness. Galeano tells of the suicide of Uruguayan player Abdón Porte, who shot himself in the center circle of the Nacional's stadium; of the Argentine manager who wouldn't let his team eat chicken because it would bring bad luck; and of scandal-riven Diego Maradona whose real crime, Galeano suggests, was always "the sin of being the best."

Soccer is a game that bureaucrats try to dull and the powerful try to manipulate, but it retains its magic because it remains a bewitching game—"a feast for the eyes ... and a joy for the body that plays it"—exquisitely rendered in the magical stories of Soccer in Sun and Shadow.

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Are you ready to experience the beauty and magic of the world's most popular sport? Look no further than Soccer in Sun and Shadow, an enchanting book by award-winning writer Eduardo Galeano. Through captivating stories and historical accounts, Galeano explores the unique styles of play, legendary players, and memorable goals that define the essence of soccer. From ancient China to Victorian England and Latin America, Galeano takes you on a journey through time and space, revealing the evolution of the game we love today.

In Soccer in Sun and Shadow, you'll encounter the iconic figures who have graced the soccer pitch, including Pelé, Di Stéfano, Cruyff, and Maradona. Their immense talent and joyous contributions are beautifully intertwined with heartbreak and madness, reminding us that soccer is a pleasure that can also bring forth pain. Galeano shares stories of tragedy, superstition, and scandal that add depth to the sport, giving you a glimpse into the rich tapestry of soccer's history.

Despite the attempts by bureaucrats and the powerful to dilute and manipulate the game, soccer retains its enchantment and magic. It is a bewitching game that delights the eyes and brings immense joy to those who play it. Soccer in Sun and Shadow celebrates the essence of the sport, reminding us why it continues to captivate millions around the world.

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the lyrical and magical world of soccer. Grab a copy of Soccer in Sun and Shadow and rediscover the true spirit of the beautiful game. Click here to get your hands on this timeless masterpiece.

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