by Carles Viñas Gracia · Tigre de Paper Edicions · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788416855360
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This book explores the fascinating history of football in the former Soviet Union, analyzing how a sport initially considered bourgeois became the favorite pastime of the working class. Through a choral narrative, the author examines the influence of the Russian Revolution on clubs and the politicization of the sport in a context marked by British businessmen, generals, and political leaders.
The work offers a deep look at the plots and characters that defined Russian football, highlighting both its triumphs and disappointments. It is an essential read for those who wish to understand the intersection between 20th-century political history and the evolution of football in the Soviet bloc.
