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The Story of the World Cup

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For a month every 4 years, millions around the world turn their attention to the World Cup, where the most skillful soccer players proudly represent their countries. Brian Glanville, a sports journalist and soccer commentator, brings his wit and detailed knowledge of the game to The Story of the World Cup, a breezy romp through the competition's history and personalities. He strolls through the narrative much like a tour guide, pausing here and there to reflect or evangelize on events that would perhaps go unnoticed by the untrained eye. But Glanville never forgets the real stars of this story: the players. Some are names that are recognizable, like Maradona and Pele -- whom he follows from beginning to end (and in some cases, sordid end); others are the lesser-known stars, ranging from Beckenbaur and Cruyff to Garincha and Moore. Each team has its own unique story, whether it be the fallen genius of Argentina's Maradona or the perpetual bad luck of the Dutch. There is also a subtle message here: Glanville suggests that soccer return to basics and warns of the dangers of too much glitz and bureaucracy. The Story of the World Cup is both educational and entertaining--one part encyclopedia, one part drama.
--Jeremy Storey

by Brian Glanville

Paperback - 368 pages
Published December 1997 by Faber & Faber.
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ISBN: 0571190812

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English-French Soccer Dictionary

Pitch / Terrain
penalty box = surface de réparation, les 16 mètres
goal = but, cage
goal area = les 6 mètres (ou surface de but)
penalty spot = point de penalty, de reparation
pitch = terrain (de foot)
pitch conditions = état du terrain
ground = terrain
grass = gazon
hard (-packed) surface = terre battue
artificial pitch = terrain artificiel
hard = dur
soft = souple
muddy = boueux
bumpy = bosselé
uneven = inégal
center/centre circle = la ligne médiane, le rond central
goal-line = ligne de but
touch line = (ligne de) touche
wing = aile
stadium = stade
locker room = vestiaires
grandstand = tribune
seat = place assise
stands = gradins
score board = tableau d'affichage

Players / Joueurs
defender (central/outside [= fullback] = défenseur/arrière (central/lateral)
sweeper = libéro
midfield = milieu de terrain
outside mid = milieu latéral
inside mid/centre half = milieu central
playmaker = meneur de jeu
forward (center) = avant (centre), attaquant
winger = ailier
striker = buteur
sub(stitute) = remplaçant
coach = entraineur

Referees / Arbitrage
send(ing) off = expulsion
referee = arbitre
linesman = juge de ligne/touche
red/yellow card = carton rouge/jaune (expulsion/avertissement)
kick-off = coup d'envoi
to blow the whistle = siffler
final whistle = coup de sifflet final
the whistle = le sifflet
a whistle by the referee = un coup de sifflet
to blow [half/full] time = siffler la mi-temps/fin du match
half-time = mi-temps
flag = drapeau
warning = avertissement, remarque

Kicks / Gestes
goal kick = dégagement (remise en jeu)
(overhead) bicycle kick = coup de pied retourné, retourné
scissor-kick/scissors = ciseau
short-pass (one-two or give and go) = passe courte (une-deux)
throw-in = la (rentrée en) touche
(to) dribble = dribble(r)
kick/shot = tir, frappe
to kick/shoot = tirer/frapper/taper dans le ballon/la balle
upper (goal) corner = la lucarne
the instep = le plat du pied
the inside/outside of the foot = l'interieur/exterieur du pied
[shoulder-]charge = charger
a/to tackle = tacle[r]
to tuck a shot under the bar = envoyer le ballon en pleine lucarne
inswinging/outswinging corner = corner rentrant/sortant
spin/swerve = effet
to go outside/to go wide = ecarter le jeu
to go inside = rentrer dans l'axe
fake = feinte/passement de jambes
diving header = tête plongeante
handle the ball = manier le ballon
through ball = passe en profondeur

Misc. / Divers
fans, supporter = fans, fanatiques, supporter
standings = classement
game sheet = feuille de match
game report = rapport du match
night game = match en nocturne
home game = match a domicile
away game = match a l'exterieur
play-off game (for promotion) = match de barrage
fixture = calendrier
game behind closed doors = match à huis clos
sold-out game = match à guichet fermé
(over)full stadium = stade archicomble, plein a craquer
(half) empty stadium = stade (a moitié) vide
tumultuous game = match houleux
tight game = match tendu
to score = marquer (un but)
(final) score, result = score/résultat (final)
(to) win = gagner; victoire (de)
to lose/loss = perdre/défaite
(to) draw/tie = faire match nul
wall = mur
near post = premier poteau
far post = second poteau
crossbar = barre
to cheat = tricher

Equipment / Equipement
shorts = culotte
shirt/jersey = maillot
sock = chaussette
(boot)lace = lacet
shin guard = protège-tibia
screw-in stud = crampon visse
moulded stud = crampon moule
cleats = crampons [crampons au sens propre mais aussi chaussure + crampons par metonymie]
sole = semelle (donner un coup de semelle)

Bicycling || Boules || Fishing || Football || Golf || Hiking || Horseback Riding || Pelote || Skiing
Spectator Sports || Tennis || Volleyball || Water Sports || Other Sports
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Football Links:

Canal+ Sport
Complete coverage of football, rugby, basketball, handball, golf, and volleyball action -- for most divisions and leagues in France as well as throughout Europe.

L'Equipe
Daily sports news, founded in 1946, with a circulation of 381,000 on weekdays and over 400,000 on Monday.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
Founded in the rear of the headquarters of the Union Française des Sports Athlétiques at 229 rue Saint Honoré in Paris on May 21, 1904, FIFA has grown to include 203 member associations, thus making it one of the biggest and -- with over 200 million active members -- certainly the most popular sports federation in the world.

France 2 Infos Football
The France2 television network provides current football news as well as archived articles, such as all the details on the World Cup 98, and FAQs on the Stade de France.

Ligue National de Football
(Site requires Shockwave Flash plug-in, and is a real bandwidth hog, i.e.: huge file, slow load. If you have the equipment and the patience, check it out -- this webmaster didn't!)

Onze Mondial
Onze is one of the few online sports magazines in France, offering a forum for those with questions or comments. Le foot (soccer) is usually the hot topic (especially during the World Cup).

Sporting Venues & Events
Whether you prefer to engage in your own athletic pursuits, or to spectate at World Cup Soccer, Tour de France (bicycle race), and the Paris Open (World Championship Tennis), you'll find the events calendars and facilities listed here.

World Cup Soccer '98
Between June 10 and July 12, 1998, Paris and nine other cities throughout France hosted the quadrennial event, fielding championship teams from around the globe.

More Recommended Reading:

Official FIFA World Cup Book: France, l998
by Keir Radnedge. Paperback - 80 pages. Published April 1998 by Welcome Rain.
Usually ships within 24 hours. Our Price: $12.95.

The Story of the World Cup
by Brian Glanville. Paperback - 368 pages. Published December 1997 by Faber & Faber.
Usually ships within 24 hours. Our Price: $17.95.

Bicycling || Boules || Fishing || Football || Golf || Hiking || Horseback Riding || Pelote || Skiing
Spectator Sports || Tennis || Volleyball || Water Sports || Other Sports
Links to Sports-Related Web Sites

Author: Ian C. Mills ©1998-2000 All Rights Reserved
Bibliography: Fodor's 99 France, Editor: Natasha Lesser, Fodor's Travel Publications, New York. Paris From $70 A Day, Jeanne Oliver, 1998, Macmillan Travel, A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company, New York. France 1998 Discovery Guide, French Government Tourist Office, New York. Passport's France Trip Planner & Guide, Emma Stanford, 1994, NTC Publishing Group, Chicago. Let's Go - The Budget Guide to France 1997, Thomas F. Moore, 1997, Let's Go Publications, Cambridge, MA, printed by St. Martin's Press, New York. Thanks to Arnaud Leveque for the English-French Soccer Dictionary.
Image sources: Amazon.com Books - Cover shot of "The Story of the World Cup".

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