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by Lucinao Wernicke (Author)
Some of the Best World Cup stories
There was a player who suffered a heart attack in the middle of a match, a defender who was murdered for defending his honesty after having committed the sin of scoring an own goal, a striker who preferred to die rather than serve Nazi propaganda, and numerous players who refused to leave the pitch despite having broken bones. In this fascinating, funny romp through almost a century of World Cups, esteemed sportswriter Luciano Wernicke chronicles the unforgettable crashes, the magnetic personalities, and the stunning records set in the global contest for supremacy in the most popular of sports.Author Biography
Luciano Wernicke was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina; he graduated in journalism from the University of Salvador. For twenty years he taught sports journalism in universities such as: Argentine University of Enterprise (UADE) and Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos. He has published articles based in numerous countries, such as: Argentina, Colombia, Scotland, United States, and England.
Number of Pages: 368
Dimensions: 0.8 x 9 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 08, 2022
