How to Watch Soccer by Ruud Gullit

How to Watch Soccer by Ruud Gullit

An opinionated masterclass in the art and science of "reading" a match from one of professional soccer's most respected and beloved international figures.

"For Americans new to European soccer, terms like 'false striker,' 'double accordion' or 'moving trios' need Mr. Gullit's expert explications." --Wall Street Journal
 
Ruud Gullit knows better than anyone else that to understand soccer you have to understand strategy. When he started playing soccer, his only "strategy" was to get the ball, outrun everyone else to the other end of the field, and score. At first it served him well, but as he advanced through the sport, he learned that it takes much more than one player's speed to make a winning team. Over the course of his career, he worked his way from the Dutch junior leagues all the way to the legendary AC Milan, eventually retiring from the field to be a trainer, then a manager, and finally a commentator. Each step came with its own lessons, and its own unique perspective on the game. Now, having looked at soccer through every lens possible, Gullit shares his own perspective.
 
Most spectators simply watch the ball, but in How to Watch Soccer, Gullit explains how to watch the whole game. He shows how every part of a match, from formations to corner kicks, all the way down to what the players do to influence the referees, is important. And he uses his own vast experience to illustrate each point, so his lessons are filled with anecdotes from his years on the field and insights from his observations as a manager and commentator. This exhaustive guide will change the way even the most die-hard fan watches the beautiful game.

Ruud Gullit was born in the city of Amsterdam in the year 1962. He captained the Netherlands squad that won the European Football Championship in 1988 and competed in the World Cup in 1990. In 1987, he was crowned European Footballer of the Year, and in 1987 and 1989, he was named World Soccer Player of the Year. He went on to manage the LA Galaxy and various other teams after retiring from the field. He currently works as a broadcaster in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the Middle East, where he often covers soccer events on television.

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ISBN 13	9780143130741
ISBN 10	0143130749
Title	How to Watch Soccer
Author	Ruud Gullit
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2017-03-14
Number of pages	304
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