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FROM MAZZOLA, MARADONA TO McTOMINAY: A Selection of Writing on Italian Football
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Series: My Books on Italian Football, Book 8
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ISBN13: 9798297746305
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 12 2025
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 12 2025
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From the magical boy born in Cassano d'Adda, Valentino Mazzola, said to be the finest player ever to hail from Italy. To Scott McTominay. The Bottle Opener of Naples. A selection of writing on Italian football. In between II Grande Torino and the horrors of Superga. Denis Law and Joe Baker: The Garabaldi Boys. One unforgettable season in Turin. The tragic but beautiful story of the ''Butterfly'' Gigi Meroni. Paolo Rossi: the ultimate footballing redemption at Espana 82. Operation San Gennaro: Diego Maradona's tumultuous transfer from Barcelona to Napoli. A gangster's tale. The early days of Roberto Baggio! Italia 90: a Naples Rebellion and Toto Schillaci. The man with Sicilian eyes. We end in the present day and McTominay opening bottles of Neapolitan revelry with a fourth Scudetto. I hope you enjoy....
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