Publisher's Synopsis
This unique collection explores and celebrates history's most popular, successful, and lauded soccer clubs. Each book covers the history of soccer and the specific club's origins, founding members, struggles, important milestones, and achievements. Readers are introduced to notable players both past and present, and current affairs in their domestic and international competitions. Supplemented by fact boxes, sidebars, and historical and current photographs, this collection shows how these clubs have transcended their sport to become true cultural icons. Features include: Fact boxes that highlight historical and modern key points. Sidebars that explore rivalries, partner women's clubs, and financial and promotional tactics to market the club. Equips students with chances to study the financial conditions of an organization and explore how these conditions contribute to success or failure.
