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Translated by Mark Fried
This new edition of Eduardo Galeano’s riveting commentary on the history and politics of soccer includes newly written material on the 2002 World Cup, which one quarter of humanity watched. Discussing everything from the leveling of the Twin Towers to the death of the sole survivor of that extraordinary match between British and German soldiers in 1915, one of South America’s greatest commentators issues forth on robotic soccer in Japan, the mass-production of the game as a sign of the decline of civilization, the amazing success of Senegal and Turkey, and how Nike beat Adidas.
“Stands out like Pelé on a field of second-stringers.” — The New Yorker
“Perfect for American soccer fans who are looking for a quick snapshot of the highlights and lowlights of this very popular international sport.” — Publishers Weekly
Eduardo Galeano’s previous books include Memory of Fire, The Book of Embraces, and We Say No. His book Open Veins of Latin America sold one million copies worldwide. He lives and breathes soccer in Montevideo, Uruguay.
April 2003
256 pages
Paper (US/CAN only)
ISBN-13: 978 1 85984 423 6
US$17 / CAN$25
