Fear and Loathing in La Liga
Fear and Loathing in La Liga

Author: Sid Lowe

Publisher: Bold Type Books

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1568584512

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Fear and Loathing in La Liga is the definitive history of the greatest rivalry in world sport: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. It's Messi vs. Ronaldo, Guardiola vs. Mourinho, the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs. Franco's fascists, plus majestic goals and mesmerizing skills. It's the best two teams on the planet going head-to-head. It's more than a game. It's a war. It's El Cláco. Only, it's not quite that simple. Spanish soccer expert and historian Sid Lowe covers 100 years of rivalry, athletic beauty, and excellence. Fear and Loathing in La Liga is a nuanced, revisionist, and brilliantly informed history that goes beyond sport. Lowe weaves together this story of the rivalry with the history and culture of Spain, emphasizing that it is "never about just the soccer." With exclusive testimonies and astonishing anecdotes, he takes us inside this epic battle, including the wounds left by the Civil War, Madrid's golden age in the fifties when they won five European cups, Johan Cruyff's Barcelona Dream Team, the doomed Galáico experiment, and LuíFigo's "betrayal." By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics, and language -- while never forgetting the drama on the field -- Lowe demonstrates the relationship between these two soccer giants and reveals the true story behind their explosive rivalry.

Madrid and Barcelona
Madrid and Barcelona

Author: Fodor's

Publisher: Fodor's

Published: 1994-11-22

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780679027348

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All the essentials of a perfect trip - Paradors, hotels, resorts, and inns for every budget - Chic cafes and top spots for tapas and other local fare - Walking tours in the cities, driving tours in the countryside, excursions to Segovia, Toledo, and more - Lively nightlife, from bodegas to jazz clubs to casinos - Bullfights, pageants, flamenco, and fiestas - Special feature--maps of dining, lodging, and sights

The Global Sport Economy
The Global Sport Economy

Author: Michel Desbordes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-05-29

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0429619731

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This book examines the global sports ecosystem through three of its central pillars: Sport marketing, sports equipment manufacture and sales, and sport governance and organization. By focusing on these three themes, the book presents a nuanced and multi-faceted view of how the global sports economy works and what its main strategic challenges and opportunities are. Offering a balance between theory and practice, and adopting an international perspective with case studies and examples from the Americas, Europe and Asia, the book addresses key issues such as corporate social responsibility, the impact of culture on international sport business, innovation and entrepreneurship, and consumer behaviour. The Global Sport Economy is fascinating reading for students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in sport business and management, sport marketing, the sporting goods industry and distribution and sport governance.