{"title":"Mickaël Correia","description":"\u003cp\u003eMickaël Correia’s works offer a unique fusion of sports and storytelling through the vibrant medium of graphic novels. His narratives dive into the cultural and social impact of football, exploring the game beyond the pitch with depth and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful perspectives framed by striking visuals, making each story both an engaging read and a thoughtful reflection on the sport’s role in society. These books invite fans and newcomers alike to appreciate football’s rich human tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-peoples-history-of-football-by-mickael-correia-9780745346861","title":"A People's History of Football","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fascinating journey through the game's history as a vehicle of change\u003c\/em\u003e — Shaka Hislop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorreia takes us around the world to examine how football has produced the kind of political energy that can change minds and even topple governments\u003c\/em\u003e — Dave Zirin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn essential read for football fans everywhere\u003c\/em\u003e — Juliet Jacques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFootball is so much more than the billionaire owners and eye-watering signing fees that dominate the headlines. Look beyond the Premiership and the World Cup, the sublime brilliance of Messi and Mbappé, and you'll find a story unparalleled in the world of sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom England, France and Germany to Palestine, South Africa and Brazil, \u003cem\u003eA People's History of Football\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how the 'beautiful game' has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people and protesters around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountering the clichés about football fans, Mickaël Correia dives into football countercultures born after the Second World War, from English hooligans to the ultras who played a central role in the 'Arab Spring'. And with chapters on anti-fascism, the women's game, and the rise in community-owned clubs, Correia reminds us that football can be a powerful social and political force — as generous as it is subversive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429817762028,"sku":"9780745346861","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745346861.jpg?v=1774559855"},{"product_id":"a-peoples-history-of-football-by-mickael-correia-9780745352138","title":"A People's History of Football","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootball has always been so much more than the billionaire buyers and seven-figure signing fees. With the women's game now more popular than ever, one thing is clear: when it comes to football, only half the story is usually told. Would the Lionesses ever have roared without the Munitionettes? If you look beyond the men in suits at FIFA and the corporate World Cup, you'll find a history unparalleled in the world of sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom England, France and Germany to Palestine, South Africa and Brazil, \u003cem\u003eA People's History of Football\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how the \"beautiful game\" has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people, and protesters around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis entertaining history from below is beautifully rendered by award-winning illustrator Lelio Bonaccorso, bringing players from history to life in vivid colour. From the game's unruly feudal origins right up to the present day, immerse yourself in the stories of professionals and amateurs alike, and feel the powerful force of a game that is as generous as it is subversive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650529181932,"sku":"9780745352138","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745352138-a-people-s-history-of-football.jpg?v=1779325436"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mickael-correia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}