By Tim Hall
Rs 1112
Football is the envy of the rest of the sporting world for its global reach. Over one billion people-more than one in four of the planet’s population – watched Brazil Beat Germany in the 2002 World Cup final. However, it is more than just a worldwide game; football is an extraordinary unifying force and a cultural phenomenon. The encyclopedia of World Football profiles all the footballing greats, past, and present, including Charlton, Banks, Best, Beckham, Zidane, Henry, Figo, Ronaldo and Maldini. Also featured are the games most influential coaches such as Sepp Herberger, Chapman, Pozzo, Busby, Shankly, Michels, and Clough who all helped shape the modern game. Packed with profiles, reports and statistics, The Encyclopedia of World Football is informative and entertaining perfect for football fans the world over.
David Beckham My son
By Ted Beckham with Tim Allan
Rs 550
Ted Beckham’s story is the ultimate dream of every father who has kicked a football with his son. A lifelong Manchester United supporter, Ted has seen his son David captain both his beloved Reds and England, as well as becoming an inspiration for a generation along the way. This book is special not only because of Ted’s role as the father of a hero, but because Ted has given exclusive access to all the family photo albums and the unparalleled and extraordinary collection of memorabilia he has amassed during David’s career. The book features 300 exclusive images to complement the 50,000 words of text. These images give us a side to the David Beckham story that has never been seen before. They include a stunning array of fascinating photographs that will delight and amaze everyone who thinks they know David Beckham.
SMG: A Biography of Sunil Manohar Gavaskar
By Devendra Prabhudesai
Rs 632
Sunil Manohar Gavaskar- or SMG as he is known-was the individual who taught Indian cricket to believe in itself. SMG is a comprehensive account of the remarkable life of the greatest opening batsman in cricketing history. The book takes the readers through SMG’s formative years, and subsequently, his battles for his country. It attempts to analyze the different facets of the man – his impeccable technique, his hunger for runs, his monumental concentration, his ups and downs, and above all, his resilience in crises, on and off the field. SMG maps Gavaskar’s life from its middle-class beginnings, and proceeds to give readers an insight into the mindset and methods of a legend.
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