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When Asia Welcomed the World: The 2002 World Cup Revisited tells the story of one of football's most dramatic, colourful and controversial tournaments. Hosted by South Korea and Japan, the first FIFA World Cup staged in Asia delivered breathtaking upsets, unforgettable performances and debates that continue to divide football supporters more than two decades later.
From sports journalist Danny Lewis comes a vivid retelling of a tournament packed with compelling stories. Ronaldo completed one of football's greatest comebacks to lead Brazil to a record fifth World Cup alongside Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, while Oliver Kahn's outstanding performances helped carry Germany to an unexpected final and Turkey captured imaginations with a remarkable run to third place. Senegal stunned defending champions France on their way to the quarter-finals, while Argentina, France and Portugal suffered shocking group-stage exits. The book also revisits Roy Keane's dramatic departure from the Republic of Ireland camp, Zlatko Zahovič's explosive fallout with Slovenia and the controversy surrounding South Korea's run to the semi-finals. Drawing on player interviews and extensive research, it brings to life the personalities, matches and moments that made 2002 one of the most memorable World Cups in football history.
- Relives Brazil's World Cup-winning campaign led by Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho
- Explores Oliver Kahn's heroics and Germany's unexpected journey to the final
- Charts the remarkable achievements of Turkey and Senegal
- Examines the controversies surrounding South Korea's historic run to the semi-finals
- Revisits the dramatic group-stage exits of France, Argentina and Portugal
- Profiles the players, managers and personalities who shaped Asia's first World Cup
From stunning upsets and legendary performances to controversy, heartbreak and triumph, When Asia Welcomed the World captures a tournament that challenged expectations at every turn and marked a significant moment in the global evolution of football's greatest stage.
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About the Author
Danny Lewis is a freelance sports journalist and author of The Boleyn's Farewell: West Ham United's Upton Park Swansong. He also contributed to the widely acclaimed compendium Iberia Chronicles. After earning an undergraduate degree in Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University, he has written for The Athletic, ESPN, Copa90, The FA and Planet Football among other publications.
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