The Match of the Century: England, Hungary, and the Game that Changed Football F

Description: The Match of the Century by Matt Clough Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The story behind one of the most important football matches in history - a match both nations were desperate to win for a whole host of reasons beyond simply football Publisher Description On 25 November 1953, the footballing landscape was altered forever. In a mist-shrouded Wembley Stadium, the beautiful games historic dominant force England met the most exciting team of the 1950s, Hungary. What followed sent shockwaves through the very foundations that the sport was built upon. England played with the crushing weight of expectation upon their shoulders, defending their proud unbeaten home record in a year when, after years of crumbling decline, the British Empire seemed to be enjoying one last hurrah after the coronation of Elizabeth II and the summitting of Everest. Hungary, meanwhile, took on footballs most venerated team in the knowledge that they had the opportunity to make history by emerging victorious – and that anything less would not be tolerated by their countrys brutal Soviet dictatorship. The newspapers called it The Match of the Century before it had even begun. By the time it was over, writers, players, and fans were wondering if such a lofty billing had in fact undersold the contest. Now, over 60 years later, the match is imbued with meaning and symbolism far beyond the football pitch. This is the story of a match that would change the course of football history forever. AUTHOR: Matt Clough is the author of Lofty, which was published by The History Press in 2019 and was nominated for The Telegraphs Sports Biography of the Year. He has written for the Guardian and the Independent. 20 b/w illustrations Author Biography Matt Clough is the author of Lofty, which was published by The History Press in 2019 and was nominated for The Telegraphs Sports Biography of the Year. He has written for the Guardian and the Independent. Details ISBN 0750998148 ISBN-13 9780750998147 Title The Match of the Century Author Matt Clough Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 240 Publisher The History Press Ltd GE_Item_ID:138941426; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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