23 Sweet FAs: Round the World with a Football Table

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title 23 Sweet FAs: Round the World with a Football Table
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andy Sloan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 130
Category/GenreSoccer (football)
Travel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9780753511251
ClassificationsDewey:910.4
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint Virgin Books
Publication Date 4 May 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

23 Sweet FAs records Andy's adventure through Europe, Russia, Iran, India, the Himalayas and the Far East. He encountered a warm welcome from the president of FIFA, witnessed the titanic clash of Iran v Iraq, took tea in the home of the Dalai Lama, survived tragedy on Mount Everest and celebrated triumph in Japan. Bursting with enthusiasm, football histories and fascinating trivia, 23 Sweet FAs proves that cultural difference is no barrier when it comes to the beautiful game.

Author Biography

Andy Sloan is a trainee solicitor with a City law firm who is an active adventurer in his spare time enjoying long-distance cycling, marathon running and mountain climbing. This is his first book.

Reviews

"Magic" Daily Telegraph "You know, you could write a fantastic tale about your experiences'." -- John Motson "Wish I'd thought of it first." -- Tony Hawkes author of Round Ireland with a Fridge