The essential guide to world soccer the history the players the fan culture from the
phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports. The Men in Blazers are two English-born
soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with
millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of
the world s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture from the famous
stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying exploring the complex physics and
ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players reliving the careers of
legendary players classic matches and colorful World Cup history and sharing a deep
appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport
this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness. A
New York Times Bestseller!
