Wicked World Cup (Foul Football)

By Bob Vereen

Book Overview

FIRST there was an international match-held at a cricket ground -that cost only 5p to get in! NEXT came the first ever World Cup finals in Uruquay but only 13 teams turned up! NOW it's the biggest, the best, the most talked-about tournament there is, but wicked things still happen. This international guide gives you the coolest commentary on the brilliant Brazilians, the awesome Argentinians, the invincible Italians and the go-gettin' Germans. PLUS discover the secrets of wicked wonders Pele, Maradona, and the English heroes of' 66. Get ready for Korea/Japan 2002! This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1407146394
• ISBN13: 9781407146393
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Scholastic India
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.6" x 5.1"

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