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The Barcelona Complex: Lionel Messi and the Making–and Unmaking–of the World’s Greatest Soccer Club
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Author:
Simon Kuper
Publisher:
Penguin Press
Date:
August 17, 2021
Coauthor of Soccernomics and longtime Financial Times journalist Simon Kuper tells the story of how FC Barcelona became the most successful club in the worldâand how that era is now ending.
What The Reviewers Say
... a deep study.
... gripping.
... an insider’s view of FC Barcelona, introducing readers to a 'Who’s Who in the House of Barça' and pulling back the curtain to reveal what fuels the powerhouse organization.
Kuper’s unique access to the inner workings of the organization and his accompanying descriptions of the Catalonia region’s history and culture combine to create an all-inclusive, highly significant history of FC Barcelona. Kuper’s eye for a good story, thorough and unique research, and fan-friendly writing style will make this book an essential read for serious soccer fans and historians.
