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This personalised book features over 170 pages of authentic newspaper football reports about the World Cup, from 1966 onwards.It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.
MARADONA leaps, Shilton comes out — and somehow the net ripples! England protest, arms raised, but the goal stands. Moments later, he takes the ball again, fifty-plus yards, five defenders left behind — what a goal! Argentina 2, England 1. Genius and controversy in the same breath.
Follow the story of the World Cup through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1966. This edition charts the tournament’s greatest moments — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– Diego Maradona’s brilliance — and controversy — in 1986, from the ‘Hand of God’ to the ‘Goal of the Century’
– Paul Gascoigne’s tears at Italia ’90, capturing the heart of a nation
– David Beckham’s infamous red card against Argentina in 1998
– Iconic finals, unforgettable upsets, and the rise of football’s greatest legends
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a football fan, a sports historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of World Cup history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 170+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
The Football History of The World Cup Book FAQs
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