A monumental exploration of soccer and society in our timeâby its preeminent historian.
The Age of Football proves that whether you call it football or soccer, you canât make sense of the modern world without understanding its most popular sport. With breathtaking scope and an unparalleled knowledge of the game, David Goldblattâauthor of the best-selling The Ball Is Roundâcharts soccerâs global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization.
A monumental exploration of soccer and society in our timeâby its preeminent historian.
The Age of Football proves that whether you call it football or soccer, you canât make sense of the modern world without understanding its most popular sport. With breathtaking scope and an unparalleled knowledge of the game, David Goldblattâauthor of the best-selling The Ball Is Roundâcharts soccerâs global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization.