The Beautiful Game

Only those with a real passion for football, who know it inside-out, can offer truly wise words about the game. This book collects quotations from legendary players, managers, trainers and officials, painting an inspirational portrait of the highs and lows, glorious victories and agonising defeats, of the most popular sport on the planet.

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‘What matters above all is that the game should be played in the right spirit…’

Sir Matt Busby



A football match is never short of commentators, but only those with a real passion for the game, who know it inside-out, can offer truly wise and encouraging words. The book collects quotations from legendary players, managers, trainers and officials, painting an inspirational portrait of the highs and lows, glorious victories and agonising defeats, of the most popular sport on the planet.