Nick Holt - Mammoth Book Of The World Cup (EN)

A comprehensive, chronological guide to the Football World Cup — one of the few truly global events — released just in time for the June 2014 kick-off in Rio de Janeiro.

From its origins in 1930 to the modern-day media spectacle billed as “the greatest show on Earth”, each tournament is explored through profiles of major stars, iconic matches, lesser-known stories, quirky stats and thought-provoking essays that offer fresh insights into the world’s most-watched sporting event.