The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness - Couverture rigide

Fletcher, Rob

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ISBN 10 : 1836802900 ISBN 13 : 9781836802907

Editeur : Pitch Publishing Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

The Final captures the drama of the last European Cup Final before the Champions League overhaul: a watershed moment in football.

From Rob Fletcher, author of 1992: The Birth of Modern Football and Chaos, Controversy and THAT Kung Fu Kick.

On 18 May 1994, Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ faced Fabio Capello’s injury-hit AC Milan in Athens. What should have been a coronation for Barca turned into one of the most remarkable performances in European football history from their opponent. With stars like Romário, Stoichkov, Maldini and Savićević, the match became a tactical masterclass that stunned fans and rewrote expectations.

This fascinating book:

• Revisits the journey to Athens – from Galatasaray’s infamous ‘Welcome to Hell’ to Milan’s imperious league campaign – before dissecting the final’s pivotal moments
• Examines a fascinating clash of footballing philosophies: Cruyff’s ‘Dream Team’ v Capello’s pragmatic Milan
• Explores the tactical innovations and contrasting managerial styles that shaped the final
• Places the match within the wider legacy of European football and the 1990s era
• Includes vivid match detail and context around the build-up and aftermath
• Reveals how the outcome shaped both clubs, the careers of their icons and the wider legacy of 1990s European football

Rich in storytelling and insight, this is the definitive account of one night that changed the game forever.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Rob Fletcher is a football writer with a passion for the 1990s. He is the creator and editor of Boro Mag, presents podcasts with These Football Times and has authored two books: 1992: The Birth of Modern Football and Chaos, Controversy and THAT Kung Fu Kick, which featured iconic moments from the 90s. The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness is his third book, combining scrupulous research, compelling storytelling and a deep love of the game.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1836802900
• ISBN 13: 9781836802907
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
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