Architects of Glory

The Greatest Coaches in the History of the World Cup

von Jon Reeves, Geoff Brown

256 Seiten, Hardcover

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An exclusive extract from this book has been published in THE GUARDIAN: "Vittorio Pozzo: football immortal tempered in the trenches"In the high-stakes arena of the FIFA World Cup, where nations clash and legacies are forged, the coaches on the sidelines are the unsung architects of triumph.

This book The Architects of Glory celebrates the tactical geniuses, inspirational leaders, and trailblazers who have defined the men's World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2022.

The book offers a vibrant, inclusive narrative that bridges eras and continents. Spanning more than 90 years of World Cup history, the book profiles all the iconic coaches selected for their titles, innovations, and lasting impact.

From Alberto Suppici (Uruguay) and Vittorio Pozzo, who led Italy to back-to-back men's titles in the 1930s, there are chapters on all the successful coaches including Sir Alf Ramsey (England) Franz Beckenbauer (West Germany) and Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil) up to Lionel Scaloni (Argentina).

Each chapter delves into their defining moments, tactical revolutions, and personal stories of these great leaders.

• Themen: Sport & Freizeit Sport, allgemein Training und Coaching
• ISBN: 9781917259736
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.05.2026
• Größe: 242 x 167 mm
• Verlag: Danann Media Publishing Limited