Cover Art Courtesy of University of Nebraska Press Being a true soccer fan is a lot of hard work. Finding matches online, tracking down the latest headlines, attending watch parties at the local pub, and actually going out to matches. Imagine this in the 1980’s, before the Internet and satellite TV. It was no picnic. So you can see that soccer is not always the most relaxing pastime, but it is a life-changing and all-consuming one. I have a feeling that
The Global Game is a fascinating text that reminds us about what makes the beautiful game beautiful. It features a diverse selection of authors and a variety of genres of literature. The ecclectic yet scholarly approach to the game is refreshing and thought provoking. The stories presented throughout the book range from inspiring to shocking. Some of our favorites include “Art Works Football Club” by Lawrence Cann and “Klapzuba’s Eleven” by Eduard Bass.