Futebol
| Author | : Alex Bellos |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury USA |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 2003-05-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1582342873 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781582342870 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Futebol by : Alex Bellos
Download or read book Futebol written by Alex Bellos and published by Bloomsbury USA. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the lens of Brazil's trademark sport, reporter Alex Bellos brings us a fascinating portrait of Brazilian identity. When Brazil won the World Cup in 2002, the secret was out: the Brazilian soccer team is one of the modern wonders of the world. In this fascinating portrait of Brazilian identity, Alex Bellos brings to life not just a sport, but an entire country. With an unerring eye for a good story and a marvelous ear for the voices of the people he meets, Alex Bellos uncovers what Ronaldo called the "true truth" about Brazilian soccer.
