From the publisher:
SHORTLISTED AT THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS
Brazil 1970 is the fascinating and dramatic inside story of the greatest football team of all time, told with the help of members of that extraordinary side.
Brazil’s defeat in 1966 shattered their mystique. But four years later, in Mexico, redemption arrived. For three unforgettable weeks Brazil lit up the footballing world, culminating in Carlos Alberto Torres’ legendary strike in the 4-1 triumph over Italy. With Zagallo on the touchline and Pelé leading a cast of balletic stars, Brazil became a byword for the beautiful game, and closed their golden era in a blaze of glory.
Read and you will discover:
- The inside story of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup – players from that special side bring the tournament to life
- Exclusive interviews with Gerson, Tostão, Clodoaldo, Jairzinho, Brito, Paulo Cézar Caju, Carlos Alberto Torres, Roberto Miranda and Mario Zagallo
- How João Saldanha, a communist, rescued the Seleção during the military dictatorship
- A profile of Dada Maravilha, once an urchin, then a star and a favourite of General Médici
- How science prepared the team for Mexico’s altitude
- An oral history of Brazil–England, a World Cup classic
In this vivid retelling, Sam Kunti strips away the myths to bring us the real story of the making of this legendary team. He journeys across Brazil, scours archives and libraries, and interviews countless aging heroes, reviving the tale of a team whose brilliance remains etched in the imagination.
The author:
A graduate of Leuven Law School and the journalism school at Columbia University, Sam Kunti is a regular contributor to World Soccer, the BBC, Forbes and Josimar. His work has also featured in The Blizzard and many other publications.
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