Eight World Cups: My Journey through the Beauty and Dark Side of Soccer
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9780805098495
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George Vecsey., & George Vecsey|AUTHOR. (2014). Eight World Cups: My Journey through the Beauty and Dark Side of Soccer . Henry Holt and Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Vecsey and George Vecsey|AUTHOR. 2014. Eight World Cups: My Journey Through the Beauty and Dark Side of Soccer. Henry Holt and Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Vecsey and George Vecsey|AUTHOR. Eight World Cups: My Journey Through the Beauty and Dark Side of Soccer Henry Holt and Co, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)George Vecsey, and George Vecsey|AUTHOR. Eight World Cups: My Journey Through the Beauty and Dark Side of Soccer Henry Holt and Co., 2014.
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Full title | eight world cups my journey through the beauty and dark side of soccer |
Author | vecsey george |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-15 02:00:54AM |
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