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‘ENTHRALLING’ New Statesman
‘EPIC’ Evening Standard
‘INESCAPABLE’ The Sunday Times
‘MAGISTERIAL’ Irish Examiner
Fully revised and updated, the definitive history of Argentinian football from the award-winning author of Inverting the Pyramid
Alfredo Di Stefano, Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Roman Riquelme, Lionel Messi... Argentina has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time. But the rich, volatile history of Argentinian football is made up of both the sublime and the ruthlessly pragmatic. Jonathan Wilson, having lived in Buenos Aires, is ideally placed to chart the sport's development in a country that, perhaps more than any other, lives and breathes football, its theories and its myths.
Fully revised and updated, this new edition looks at the contrasting evolution of Argentinian football over the last ten years; from the chaos and violence of the abandoned 2018 Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors to the revitalised national side under manager Lionel Scaloni, which triumphed at the 2019 Copa América and the 2022 World Cup.
ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES is the definitive history of a great footballing nation and its many paradoxes.
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Delve into the captivating world of Argentinian football with 'Angels With Dirty Faces: The Footballing History of Argentina'! Award-winning author Jonathan Wilson takes you on an enthralling journey through the rich and volatile history of Argentina's football, exploring the legendary players and the contrasting evolution of the sport over the years. Immerse yourself in the theories, myths, and triumphs of a nation that lives and breathes football like no other.
From Alfredo Di Stefano to Lionel Messi, Argentina has been home to some of football's greatest icons. This fully revised and updated edition of 'Angels With Dirty Faces' offers a magisterial account of the country's footballing heritage, showcasing the sublime skills and ruthlessly pragmatic tactics that have defined Argentinian football. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious observer, this book is a must-have addition to your collection!
Experience the inescapable allure of Argentinian football as you explore the epic narrative woven by Jonathan Wilson. Learn about the chaos and violence that marred the 2018 Copa Libertadores final and the glorious triumphs of the national side under Lionel Scaloni. With each page, you'll uncover the many paradoxes that shape this great footballing nation, leaving you captivated and hungry for more.
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