This book is an abbreviated version of my former website by the same name. There are three sections with five articles, eight foreign book reviews, and 15 UEFA Pro coaching thesis analyses, respectively. You will find very unique content.
Please Note:
Three of the articles and eight of the book reviews were originally published in World Football Commentaries.
Articles:
"At the Origins of the Phenomenon Mourinho: 'How I Became The Special 1'. "
Interview with AFA and FIFA Referee, Salomé Di Iorio
Italian Soccer in the Mother Tongue
Why Do Americans Call It Soccer?
Foreign Book Reviews:
"A Modo Mio (My Way)" by Giuseppe Rossi with Alessandra Bocci
"Calcio totale" by Arrigo Sacchi with Guido Conti
"Cercando Scirea" by Gianluca Iovine
"E Mo' Te Spiego Roma" by Francesco Totti
"Giochiamo Ancora" by Alessandro Del Piero with Maurizio Crosetti
"il Mio Albero di Natale" by Carlo Ancelotti with Giorgio Ciaschini
"Simeone: Partido A Partido" by Diego Simeone
UEFA Pro Thesis Analyses:
Allegri, Massimiliano: "The Characteristics of Three Midfielders in a Three-Man Midfield."
Bertolini, Milena: "A Week in the 'Cantera' of FC Barcelona."
Crespo, Hernan: "The Modern Footballer: Identity, Nationalism and Internationalization."
Donadoni, Roberto: "Dribbling."
Ferrara, Ciro: "The Concept of Marking in a Man-to-Man and Zonal Defense."
Franceschini, Daniele: "The Movements of an Attacking Midfielder in a Three-Man Midfield."
Inzaghi, Filippo: "A Mentality 'To Be' Winners."
Lorieri, Fabrizio: "The Goalkeeper and His Psychology."
Montella, Vincenzo: "Preseason Preparation: The First 14 Days."
Rastelli, Claudio: "The Sacking as a Moment of Growth for a Football Manager."
Sarri, Maurizio: "The Weekly Preparation of a Game."
Sottil, Andrea: "The Duel: Individual Tactical Principles for Defenders."
Vialli, Gianluca: "The Italian and the Englishman: Thoughts from a Sleepless Night."
Zoratto, Daniele: "Video Preparation of the Opposing Team."
