Futebol : The Brazilian Way of Life by Alex Bellos

3.86 AVERAGE

shardan's review against another edition

4.0
funny informative medium-paced

sdc's review against another edition

4.0
Short of an encyclopedia, I can't imagine a more thorough look at Brazil's version of The Beautiful Game. Only criticism is that the writing is wooden in places, awkward in others. What it lacks in elegance it makes up for with first rate reportage and thoroughness. A must read for any soccer fan.