The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness - Hardcover

Fletcher, Rob

 
9781836802907: The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1836802900 ISBN 13: 9781836802907
Verlag: Pitch Publishing Ltd, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness captures the drama of the last European Cup final before the Champions League overhaul: a watershed moment in football. 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 Savi?evi?, the match became a tactical masterclass that stunned fans and rewrote expectations. The 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. It explores how the outcome shaped both clubs, the careers of their icons, and the wider legacy of 1990s European football. Rich in storytelling and insight, The Final is the definitive account of one night that changed the game forever.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.

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Verlag
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2026
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1836802900
ISBN 13 
9781836802907
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
224
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