ISBN: 9789350098844    Publisher: Hachette Year of publishing: 2014     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 240        Language: English

Football is not just a beautiful game but also a global obsession. Every four years, football kicks off a frenzy with every match, every player, and every kick being analyzed with fervour and recorded with vigour. This essential handbook is a companion volume for every football crazy fan who wants facts, statistics and data right on hand.

The Football Fanatic's Essential 2014 Guide is jam-packed with important and fascinating information on international matches and players, and about India's role in football history. Put together by the reputed sports journalist, columnist and commentator, Novy Kapadia, this compendium of football will be invaluable for every passionate enthusiast of this legendary game.

PLUS

*100 quiz questions to test your football knowledge

* A records section that covers all the stats from 1930 to 2010

* Tracking charts for 2014 matches

* Find out more about the newly introduced goal-line technology
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Novy Kapadia, reputed sports journalist and columnist, is recognized as India's leading football expert and commentator. Since 1980, he has covered several tournaments including FIFA World Cups, Hockey World Cups, Hockey Champions Trophy games, European Football Championships, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and all major national football tournaments. He also teaches and researches at SGTB Khalsa College (Department of English), University of Delhi. His articles have appeared in The Telegraph, Sportsworld magazine, India Abroad News Service (IANS), India's leading sports website sportskeeda.com, The Asian Age, India Today, Business Standard, Economic Times, Hindustan Times, and Deccan Chronicle , amongst others. He has also worked as a commentator and analyst for BBC, ESPN, ZEE Sports, Star Sports, Ten Sports, Doordarshan, All-India Radio, NDTV and CNN-IBN.]]
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