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Sales Rank: 1736044
Category: Book
Authors: Peterjon Cresswell, Simon Evans
Publisher: Rough Guides
Studio: Rough Guides
Manufacturer: Rough Guides
Label: Rough Guides
Media: Paperback
Pages: 608
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 1
ISBN: 185828256X
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9781858282565
ASIN: 185828256X
Publication Date: November 1, 1997
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Amazon.com Review
The first sports title published by Rough Guides, one of the hippest series of travel and reference books anywhere, European Football is, well, a real kick. The book covers soccer on the continent from A (Austria) to Y (Yugoslavia), entertainingly rolling out comprehensive and practical information on every important team and--a real plus for soccer-obsessed travelers--the countries and cities in which they play. In addition to team highlights and histories, European Football points you in the right direction for acquiring tickets, getting to the stadium, what the souvenir and concession stands sell, where to stay, what to eat, and, if that's not enough, how to get onto the club's Web site. Its best bit of advice? "An English football ground is one of the few places in the world where you can eat a boiled hamburger--avoid them at all costs."
Product Description
A great gift for the growing number of soccer fans and World Cup enthusiasts, The Rough Guide to European Football is the perfect combination of travel guide and fan's almanac. The book features more than 100 club histories, is filled with action-packed photos, and recounts the careers of the game's most exciting players, such as the legendary German sweeper Franz Beckenbauer (aka Der Kaiser). The commentary also captures the flavor of the clubs' hometowns, highlighting local rivalries and colorful fan culture. And for those planning a trip to Europe, all practical questions are also answered: What team is worth seeing? What's the best way to the stadium? Where can I buy a ticket and how much will it cost? Where's a good place for a pint before and after the match? Features 300 black and white photographs.
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 Non Fiction September 3, 2007
The Rough Guides are really meant to be tourist type publications, and in general, this book is. There is a bit of information about soccer in there as well, when talking about the teams. It focuses on the bigger money soccer playing countries, teams and stadiums and how to get there, where to stay, and how to get the odd beer while you are there.
 Great Book February 17, 2000
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you're thinking of traveling to Europe to catch any games, you must get this book. Not only will it help get about town to the match but inspire you to go catch a match, even if it's a lower division club like FC Paris. :)
Excellent Primer to European Football September 25, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Covers every major club in every European city. Trophies, players, great moments all covered in very readable style. Excellent tips on transportation, lodging and dining. Perhaps the most interesting section is the "Ultra Culture", detailing the hooligan aspects of the respective teams and cities. In other words, where not to go. Fantastic reading. Can't wait for the next edition
A fantastic introduction to the world of European football June 11, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was interested in trying to bone up on my soccer so I could converse intelligently with my relatives in Italy, and this book fit the bill perfectly. Written most directly for use by English-speaking fans who might actually travel to see the powerhouse teams covered, the book is still a fantastic primer on the history of the clubs, and the current gossip as of time of publication (1998.) If you're new to soccer and looking for a little insight into the world of Europe's beautiful game, or just want to read a comprehensive overview of the field that's not afraid to voice a strong opinion or two, this book will not disappoint.
 Excellent, one-of-a-kind book, could stand more detail May 28, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The irreplacable book for the travelling football fan. I would like to see some more detail (getting tickets can still be a bit confusing even with the directions in the book), and stadia maps would be helpful for deciding where to sit. Perhaps these problems have been corrected in the 2nd edition.But still an excellent book, and besides, where else are you going to go for this information? There's nothing else like it. Well worth the money even if you only use it once or twice.
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