Jimmy Burns is een verteller wiens werk de ingewikkelde verbanden tussen culturen en naties onderzoekt, vaak gericht op perioden van aanzienlijke politieke en sociale transformatie. Voortbouwend op uitgebreide ervaring als buitenlandse correspondent, biedt zijn proza diepe inzichten in menselijke ervaringen tijdens cruciale historische momenten. Burns blinkt uit in het verweven van persoonlijke verhalen met bredere historische contexten, waardoor boeiende en scherpzinnige literaire verslagen ontstaan. Zijn schrijven verkent regelmatig thema's als identiteit, ontheemding en de zoektocht naar betekenis in een onderling verbonden wereld.
The narrative unveils a remarkable and previously undisclosed story, offering deep insights into the lives of its characters and the historical context they navigate. Through compelling storytelling, it explores themes of secrecy, revelation, and the impact of hidden truths on personal and collective histories. Peter Hennessy’s unique perspective invites readers to engage with a nuanced understanding of events that have shaped the past.
The story of FC Barcelona, written by the author of the internationally acclaimed Hand of God: The Life of Diego Maradona and updated with a new preface
The story of FC Barcelona, or Barca, the world's biggest football club. Jimmy Burns has unearthed police files and newspaper reports. He travelled with supporters and talked to managers, players, groundsmen and doctors, as well as those who have conspired to gain political and financial control.
The definitive biography of Maradona, fully updated with new material following his death in 2020.Anyone doubting that Diego Maradona was more than just a soccer player had only to witness the outpourings after his death on November 25th 2020. During his tempestuous life and career, he played for top clubs in South America and Europe, notably Napoli where he became an adored hero and adopted son, and grew to be a legend in his homeland of Argentina after leading them to victory in the 1986 World Cup.Having gained access to his inner circle, Jimmy Burns traces Maradona's life from the slums of Buenos Aires, where he was born, through his great years of triumph, to the United States from where, in 1994, he was ignobly expelled after undergoing a positive drugs test. He also tells of his failed attempt to bring further glory to Argentina as coach in the 2010 World Cup, and ultimately, his tragic decline and recent death.Never before published in the U.S., this biography is widely regarded as the best and most revealing account of the highs, lows, genius and flaws of arguably the greatest soccer player of all time, and was the inspiration for Asif Kapadia's award-winning 2019 film Diego Maradona .
Completely up-to-date biography of the world's most famous footballer of all time, Diego Maradona.
Focusing on the history and evolution of the world's most popular football league, this book delves into its standout moments and intriguing stories. It highlights the contributions of owners, managers, players, fans, and chroniclers who have shaped England's top-flight league, offering a comprehensive look at the interplay between big business and football.
Aktualizované vydanie s úplne novým materiálom
Aktualizované vydanie po futbalistovej smrti v roku 2020, doplnené o nový materiál. Ak náhodou patríte k ľuďom, ktorí sa domnievajú, že Diego Maradona nebol ničím viac než len nadaným futbalistom, prečítajte si niektoré novinové titulky, ktoré priniesli správu, že 25. novembra 2020 zomrel. Narodil sa do chudobných pomerov, vďaka božskému futbalovému talentu sa mu však podarilo prekonať nepriazeň osudu a stať sa najlepším futbalistom na svete vo svojej dobe. Počas svojho turbulentného života a rovnako divokej kariéry hrával za najlepšie kluby v Južnej Amerike a Európe. V Neapole sa z neho stal uctievaný idol. A potom, čo Argentínu priviedol v roku 1986 k víťazstvu na Svetovom pohári v Mexiku, sa z neho v rodnej krajine stala nehynúca legenda.
