The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup

This first-class collection of essays includes work by 32 famous writers--Dave Eggers, Robert Coover, Nick Hornby--who are matched to 32 countries that have qualified for the World Cup. Each essay takes an aspect of the game in that country, and the pieces may include an appreciation of a specific match, an exploration of the social role of soccer in a society, or an account of an especially strong rivalry. Highly literate (and highly soccer-literate) these pieces are true labors of love. Also included are statistics, lists, schedules, facts, and factoids, such as Top Fouler. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.