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  • The Spirit of Cricket

    What Makes Cricket the Greatest Game on Earth

    by Rob Smyth ...
    From the early days of Test cricket to the immortalized handshake offered by Andrew Flintoff to Brett Lee in the Ashes series 2005, cricket has a history of extraordinary moments that embody everything that sets the game apart from any other. The Spirit of Cricket remembers some of the outstanding performances, captivating matches, and remarkable incidents that represent the glory of the sport. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Jumpers for Goalposts

    How Football Sold its Soul

    by Rob Smyth ...
    Jumpers For Goalposts is a fascinating reflection on the history of British soccer, which examines why the charm, innocence, and good humor has disappeared from today's game, compared to the golden days of yesteryear. Smyth considers everything from the huge wage bills, to players' lack of loyalty to their clubs, and their escapades off the pitch. He concludes that the true beauty of football is ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kaiser!

    The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football

    by Rob Smyth ...
    The improbable story of a soccer player who scammed his way into a lengthy career…without ever playing in a game.Born in Rio Pardo, Brazil, Carlos Henrique Raposo had dreams of becoming a professional soccer (futbol) player. After a youth career at Botafogo and Flamengo, he had his sights set on the future. Whether given the nickname “Kaiser” due to his resemblance of superstar Franz Beckenbauer ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Danish Dynamite

    The Story of Football’s Greatest Cult Team

    The story of the coolest international football team in history - the 1980s Danish national team - told for the first time in English.The Denmark side of the 1980s was one of the last truly iconic international football teams. Although they did not win a trophy, they claimed something much more important and enduring: glory, and in industrial quantities. They were a bewitching fusion of futuristic ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Judge

    More Than Just a Game

    * SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *Robin Smith was one of England's most popular cricketers of the 1990s. The Judge, as he was known to all, took on some of the most dangerous fast bowlers of all time with a skill and fearlessness that ensured hero status. His savage square cut drew roars of approval from fans all around the world, especially those of his beloved England and ... Read more

    $14.59 USD

  • Gentlemen and Sledgers

    by Mr Rob Smyth ...
    From the celebrated mock obituary following England's first-ever defeat by Australia on home soil in 1882, to the on-pitch insults (or 'sledges') of today, ashes cricket has spawned nearly as many memorable quotes as it has balls bowled and runs scored.Gentlemen and Sledgers charts the ebb and flow of Anglo-Australian cricketing fortunes across 131 years and 314 matches by telling the stories ... Read more

    $10.59 USD

  • And Gazza Misses The Final

    Classic World Cup clashes brought to life and re-evaluated by two of the writers of the popular Guardian minute-by-minute football blog. Watching each match in real time and reacting to the twists and turns of the action, Murray and Smyth bring you the real stories of the matches as they happened, not the highlights package or rose-tinted version.From the crowd swarming over the pitch moments ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Benaud in Wisden

    Edited by Mr Rob Smyth ...
    Richie Benaud, who died this year aged 84, was “perhaps the most influential cricketer and cricket personality since the Second World War" according to Gideon Haigh, the world's best cricket historian. He excelled as a batsman, legspin bowler, revolutionary captain – and most of all as a commentator in England and Australia for almost 50 years. He was universally loved for his authority, knowledge ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Ronaldo – 2013 Edition

    The Obsession for Perfection

    by Luca Caioli ...
    Series series Luca Caioli
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  • Torres

    An Intimate Portrait of the Kid Who Became King

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