Friday, June 19, 2026

Ten top soccer titles

One title on Tertulia's list of ten soccer books to read during World Cup 2026:
The History of the World in 12 Soccer Matches
Stefano Bizzotto

An Italian broadcaster and veteran World Cup commentator explores moments when soccer collided with war, revolution, dictatorship, and social change. From the Christmas Truce of World War I to matches shadowed by coups and national upheaval, these twelve games reveal how events on the pitch often echo far beyond it.
Read about the other titles on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue