When Asia Welcomed The World (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Pitch Publishing Ltd, Hove, 2026
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Paperback. When Asia Welcomed the World tells the story of the 2002 World Cup, a tournament that will be remembered for many reasons, from heart-warming stories to dark accusations. The book resurrects the great characters that lit up 2002's biggest footballing stage, including Ronaldo, Oliver Kahn, David Beckham and Rue?tue Recber, as well as humbling defeats for the game's giants at the hands of comparative minnows. It also explores the tournament's controversies and issues that arose before it had even begun. This was Asia's first ever World Cup, with South Korea and Japan also acting as the continent's first ever co-hosts. The tournament's legacy has proved to be a divisive one, but it has remained ingrained in football's collective memory for 20 years and will continue to do so. This is the story of the 2002 World Cup, a tournament that saw heart-warming stories and controversy intertwined. The book resurrects the great characters who lit up 2002's biggest footballing stage - Ronaldo, Oliver Kahn, David Beckham and Rue?tue Recber among them - and examines the tournament's controversies and giant-killing upsets. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …
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- Title
- When Asia Welcomed The World (Paperback)
- Author
- Danny Lewis
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing Ltd, Hove
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1836802463
- ISBN 13
- 9781836802464
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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