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David goldblatt profesor en johan cruyff institute. A global history of football penguin, 2007, the definitive historical account of the worlds game, and of futebol nation penguin, 2014, a highly acclaimed footballing history of brazil. Goldblatt has written two acclaimed books on soccer, among others, including the ball is round. With breathtaking scope and an unparalleled knowledge of the game, david goldblattauthor of the bestselling the ball is round charts soccers global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization.
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