Angels with Dirty Faces
How Argentinian Soccer Defined a Nation and Changed the Game Forever
by Jonathan Wilson
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in About Argentina, Sports, and History.
The Masterful, Definitive History of Argentinian Soccer Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Alfredo Di St'fano: in every generation Argentina has uncovered a uniquely brilliant soccer talent. Perhaps it's because the country lives and breathes the game, its theories, and its myths. Argentina's rich, volatile history by turns sublime and ruthlessly pra...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in About Argentina, Sports, and History.
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Tom Holland
“A wonderful book. @jonawils has written a history, not just of Argentine football, but of Argentina itself.”
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