Theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy (Ifi Series) - Softcover

Atherton, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841262277 ISBN 13: 9781841262277

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

The theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966 is one of the most unusual stories in the history of football. The full story of what really happened has never before been told, and those parts that have been told have contained and perpetuated a number of errors. This volume sets out to put the record straight by telling the complete story. It is based on official FIFA and FA files, as well as information drawn from the archives of the German and Brazilian football authorities, police records, complementary newspaper reports, and most importantly, evidence gathered form those involved with the case itself. It presents a factual account not only of the parts that have become public knowledge, but also of the activities that went on away from the glare of publicity and which have never been told in detail before.

About this title

About the Author

Martin Atherton has been a member of the International Football Institute and its predecessor the Institute for Football Studies since 1996. He works as a senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841262277
• ISBN 13: 9781841262277
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120