E-raamat: History of Football in 90 Minutes: (Plus Extra-Time)

A lot can happen in 90 minutes. From soccer's codification in 1863 to the modern era - goals, red cards, and even substitutions have led to some of the strongest and most remarkable sporting legacies. The game has grown into the world's largest and most supported sport, with all aspects of modern life being drawn into its continually expanding empire. This book journeys through the sport's incredible history to examine some of the game's most fascinating minutes of play which, to this day, provoke lasting memories. These key moments show how there is often far more to a minute of soccer than just 60 seconds. The impact can last for years, decades or centuries. By looking at the history of goals, finals, and even corners we get a clear picture of how soccer became the game we know and love today. From the first goal in an FA Cup Final to Diego Maradona's 'hand of God', The History of Football in Ninety Minutes (Plus Extra Time) gives fuel to the notion that every minute counts.