Morbo
by Phil Ball
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Author: Phil BallEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-12-12
ISBN: 0954013468
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: When Saturday Comes Books
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Book Review: Excellent, but dated, study of Spanish futbol (soccer)
Summary: 5 Stars
A great region-by-region look at soccer in Spain. Focuses on the "morbo," or impassioned rivalry, that fuels the sport. A nation divided by regional identities is united in futbol, and Ball deftly combines firsthand experiences with historical insight. His methods are interesting, such as interviewing taxi drivers throughout the city of Seville, but how he can cast judgment on the Sevilla-Betis rivalry without experiencing the derby himself? Published in 2003, the chapter on the national team is now dated following Spain's triumphs in the European Championship and World Cup. Still, a great look at Spanish culture and soccer.
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