Soccer Men: Profiles Of The Rogues, Geniuses, And Neurotics Who Dominate The World's Most Popular Sport (2)

By: Simon Kuper

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Synopsis: In his national bestseller, "Soccernomics," Simon Kuper pioneered a new way of looking at soccer, the worldOCOs most popular game, through his witty and meticulous use of data. In "Soccer Men," Kuper explores the heart and soul of the sport by getting up close and personal with soccerOCOs greatest players and coaches. An inquiry into the genius and hubris of the modern game, "Soccer Men" details the lives of international stars such as Ars ne Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Josep Guardiola, Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, and David Beckham, describing their upbringings, the soccer cultures they grew up in, the way they play or coach, and the baggage they bring to their relationships at work. In this updated edition, Kuper profiles Hope Solo, Raymond Domenech, Andrea Agnelli, Robin van Persie, Carlo Ancelotti, and more. He also provides a brilliant comparison of two tales of immigrant life: Philip RothOCOs "PortnoyOCOs Complaint" and the autobiography of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. "