{"title":"Vasilis Kostakis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVasilis Kostakis\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and compelling reads within the realm of \u003cem\u003esports\u003c\/em\u003e, capturing the passion, strategy, and drama that define athletic pursuits. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Final Whistle\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the world of sports with a narrative that goes beyond the pitch, exploring the lives and challenges of athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of vivid storytelling and thoughtful reflection that appeals to sports enthusiasts and those intrigued by the human stories intertwined with competition. Kostakis’s writing invites you to experience the intensity and emotion found in every game and every decisive moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-the-final-whistle-by-vasilis-kostakis-9780745350738","title":"Beyond the Final Whistle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Final Whistle\u003c\/em\u003e explores a new philosophy of football, showing how sport could lead to social change instead of propping up a hyper-consumerist and collapsing society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a light touch, Vasilis Kostakis tackles the meaning of the beautiful game, exploring how it is produced and played, from the dribbles of a young Zapatista to the many goals of Messi. Speaking to activists, philosophers, comedians, and footballers themselves, he imagines what football would look like in a new, post-capitalist world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow does football affect global inequality and the climate crisis? How does it teach our children empathy? What makes the game so captivating to billions of people, and how can this passion be used for liberation? With humour and insight, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Final Whistle\u003c\/em\u003e is a love letter to football and revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430159728876,"sku":"9780745350738","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745350738.jpg?v=1774559654"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vasilis-kostakis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}