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Cold War Football : A History in Ten Matches.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Shaw, Tony.
Contributor:
McDougall, Alan.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Soccer--Political aspects.
Soccer.
Soccer matches--History--20th century.
Soccer matches.
Cold War--Influence.
Cold War.
Sports and state--History--20th century.
Sports and state.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (286 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.
Summary:
"From Dynamo Moscow's postwar tour of Britain to the inaugural Women's World Cup, Cold War Football charts the clash between capitalism and communism through ten iconic matches. This is a fascinating and unique history of how the Cold War shaped football and how football shaped the Cold War"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
The fog of war: Arsenal vs. Dynamo Moscow, London, November
A miracle and a revolution: West Germany vs. Hungary, Bern, July
Football beats god: Ireland vs. Yugoslavia, Dublin, October
Settling old scores: Spain vs. Soviet Union, Madrid, June
Eusébio and the 'mystery men of the East': North Korea vs. Portugal,
Liverpool, July
The game of shame: Chile vs. Soviet Union, Santiago, November
Us against us, or us against them? West Germany vs. East Germany,
Hamburg, June
Leopards on trial: Zaire vs. Yugoslavia, Gelsenkirchen, June
'A crazy day, a show of power': Steaua Bucharest vs. Dinamo Bucharest,
Bucharest, June
A new era: China vs. Norway, Guangzhou, November
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
1-009-45609-1
9781009456111
9781009456104
OCLC:
1570525000

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