All the all-time greats are known by a single name: Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Maradona, Eusébio, and Pelé. But the greatest to ever play the game may actually be Di Stéfano, which happens to the title of Ian Hawkey’s latest book. Hawkey is a brilliant writer, best known for being the European football correspondent for The Sunday Times until 2012 and for composing the critically acclaimed Feet of the Chameleon: The Story of African Football. Cover Art Courtesy of Ebury Press Don’t take our word for it:
This is one of the best World Cup titles that can be found. Hawkey is one of the world’s premier experts on African football. He should be after living in four African countries and visiting another twenty-four while doing researching for this wonderful title. Timing is everything in the publishing business. Dozens of World Cup titles will be available in the months leading up to the world’s most famous sporting event. Feet of the Chameleon: The Story of African Football is