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1000 Football Shirts: The Colors of the Beautiful Game

ISBN: 9780789327307
Publisher: Universe
Language: English
Year: 2020
Pages: 304

Author: Bernard Lions

Paperback, 2020

295 SEK

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Release date: December 31, 2020

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This massively illustrated and comprehensive volume details team shirts worn by the world’s leading football clubs and national teams from 100 countries. In addition to explaining the colourful histories behind the each shirt and team’s colours, the book also offers a unique way to understand the history of the beautiful game, recall the personalities and players behind historic matches, and celebrate iconic victories and defeats. Ever since the game began, the colors of each team have been of paramount importance, creating a unique visual identity for each club and a strong sense of allegiance among fans. Millions of replica shirts have been sold as fans show support for their teams and star players. Assembled here is an eye-opening, thorough and engaging look at the weird and wonderful stories behind various team colours and the history of the game.