It features the biggest stars and many previously unknown ones too, all with a unique global point of view. In that time, he has been an editor at major metropolitan dailies such as the New York Post and the New York Daily News and served as senior editor at ABC News . Clemente Lisi's new book, The FIFA World Cup , serves as a wonderful walk down memory lane for fans of the beautiful game's biggest event.

The book introduces the global context in which the World Cup takes place, surveying the history and evolution of the tournament and the geopolitical background against which bidding and hosting decisions take place.Christos Anagnostopoulos is Deputy Dean of the School of Business and Management at the British University of Central Lancashire in Cyprus, and Associate Professor in sport management at the Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences at Molde University College, Norway. WORLD CUP STORIES has interviewed many of the stars of world football, including Bobby Charlton, Rivelino, Raymond Kopa, Gary Lineker, Just Fontaine, Toto Schillaci, Michel Platini, Carlos Alberto, Thierry Henry, Sepp Maier, Jairzinho, Dino Zoff, Bobby Robson, Tostão, Mario Kempes, Tom Finney, Aime Jacquet, Gordon Banks, Antonio Rattin, Nilton Santos, Jack Charlton, Emmanuel Petit, Socrates, Peter Shilton, Didier Deschamps, Jorge Burruchaga, Alain Giresse, Osvaldo Ardiles, and many many more.

Lisi fell in love with the World Cup watching the '82 tournament at his grandmother's apartment in Italy. From Diego Maradona’s first goal against England at the 1986 World Cup to Nelson Mandela’s surprise appearance at the 2010 final in South Africa, these unforgettable World Cup moments have helped to create a global phenomenon. The most high-profile event on the sporting calendar, the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will take place between 21 November and 18 December 2022, at 8 venues across 5 host cities, with 32 teams competing for the most prestigious international prize in world football. Featuring personal interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the author’s many years attending and covering the World Cup, as well as stunning color photography, The FIFA World Cup is the definitive history of this global event. As excitement builds in the run-up to the world’s greatest football competition, the official FIFA World Cup 2022 Kids’ Handbook provides the perfect World Cup companion for young football fans.He is an editorial board member for nine international scientific journals related to sport management. In this unique book you can read the stories behind the scenes, as well as the events and the most famous incidents. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).