{"product_id":"the-beautiful-game-the-stories-shaping-the-future-of-soccer-9798216376002","title":"The Beautiful Game?: The Stories Shaping the Future of Soccer","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Nicholas M. Watanabe\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Soccer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and global perspective on the issues facing the beautiful game in today's complex world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoccer isn't just a sport anymore. It's a 24\/7 obsession, a global business empire, a land of have and have-nots, a spectacle that most of the world is in love with. Yet, despite this obsession, most fans remain relatively unaware of the inner workings of the sport. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful Game? The Stories Shaping the Future of Soccer\u003c\/i\u003e, Nicholas M. Watanabe poses thought-provoking questions about the state of soccer, blending storytelling with detailed investigations to uncover the hidden machinery behind the world's most popular sport. Each chapter focuses on a unique soccer topic that has important implications for the entire sport, ranging from the business of soccer and financial management-as seen through an examination of what led Messi to Miami-to player welfare-explored through a critical look at the knee injury crisis in women's soccer. Other issues include the Saudi World Cup, players competing in too many games, analytics, technology, American investors, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful Game?\u003c\/i\u003e is a multifaceted view of modern soccer that promises to challenge, enlighten, and occasionally unsettle readers. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, Watanabe offers a fresh perspective on this truly global sport, revealing the complex ecosystem that underpins the beautiful game.","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47773992124567,"sku":"9798216376002","price":3180.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798216376002.webp?v=1777982785","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-beautiful-game-the-stories-shaping-the-future-of-soccer-9798216376002","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}