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Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero
Ruy Castro
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Description for Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero
Paperback. The unlikely rise and colourful life of a flawed sporting legend one of the architects of the footballing magic that we now associate with Brazil s beautiful game. " Translator(s): Downie, Andrew. Num Pages: 432 pages, 36. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 358.
The World Cup Finals, Sweden 1958. Brazil vs the fearsome USSR.
In the opening three minutes - 'the greatest three minutes in the history of football' - one man wrote himself into the record books. Brazil went on to win the cup, and, in Garrincha, a star was born.
Garrincha was the unlikeliest of footballers - with a right leg that turned inwards and a left that turned out, but with a ball at his feet he had the poise of an angel. He played for the love of the game, uninterested in money, and ignoring tactical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780224064330
SKU
V9780224064330
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Ref
99-1
About Ruy Castro
Ruy Castro has worked for many of Brazil's top newspapers and magazines. He is also the author of several biographies and collections of quotations. His most recent works include Bossa Nova: The Story of the Brazilian Music that Seduced the World and Rio de Janeiro: Carnival under Fire. He is currently working on a biography of Carmen Miranda. He lives ... Read more
Reviews for Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero
Castro's biography is funny and moving, zealously researched and lovingly told. This excellent new translation by Andrew Downie means English readers can properly appreciate one of the most incredible lives in the history of sport
Alex Bellos
Daily Telegraph
Passionate, fascinating and surprisingly moving ... a worthy tribute... According to Gazza, Gascoigne has limited interest in books. ... Read more
Alex Bellos
Daily Telegraph
Passionate, fascinating and surprisingly moving ... a worthy tribute... According to Gazza, Gascoigne has limited interest in books. ... Read more