FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The Official Guide

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Featuring personal interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the author’s many years attending and covering the World Cup, as well as stunning color photography, The FIFA World Cup is the definitive history of this global event. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. Embark on a captivating journey through the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar, tracing the nation's audacious bid to host the tournament for the first time in the Arab world. The World Cup is unique and, with every succeeding tournament, the task of encompassing its goals and own goals, heroes and villains, magic and muddles becomes ever more of a challenge.

He also consults with Cyprus Sport Organisation on issues related to the governance of sport federations. He published the book Success and Failure of Countries at the Olympic Games, and co-edited the volumes Sport, Politics and Society in the Middle East and Handbook of Sport in the Middle East. Lisi has met that daunting test full-on and with an enthusiasm and love of the game which breathes through every page to render this a worthy addition to the genre.

This will be an indispensable guide for academics, students, and wider readerships with an interest in this premier mega-event, or the state of Qatar per se. From Diego Maradona’s first goal against England at the 1986 World Cup to Nelson Mandela’s surprise appearance at the 2010 final in South Africa, these unforgettable World Cup moments have helped to create a global phenomenon. Stylishly designed, this 288-page book is crammed with pictures and memorabilia from the history of the tournament, and features a complete results breakdown for every World Cup. A fill-in progress chart lets young fans record match results as the tournament progresses, and makes this book a great personalized souvenir of the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

This first fully dedicated academic book on Qatar and the 2022 World Cup provides essential information on how various global actors respond to, and come to challenge, states’ attempts at harnessing globalization. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Witness the culmination as Lionel Messi raises the coveted trophy in a visually stunning narrative capturing every pivotal moment. He has published widely in areas of sport and popular culture including articles in the Journal of Consumer Culture, Cultural Sociology, Cultural Trends, Political Behavior, Electoral Studies and Leisure Sciences.ISBN: 9781783127931 Author: Pettman, Kevin Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books Publication Date: 13th October 2022 Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books Cover: Paperback Dewey: 796.