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Iconic Football Grounds
The stadiums where history was made
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From the roar of Anfield to the shadows of the Maracanã, this is a stunning visual and historical tribute to the world's most legendary stadiums. It features multiple images per ground—including rare historical photos, players in action, and unforgettable match moments. From Europe's cathedrals of football...
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From the roar of Anfield to the shadows of the Maracanã, this is a stunning visual and historical tribute to the world's most legendary stadiums. It features multiple images per ground—including rare historical photos, players in action, and unforgettable match moments.
From Europe's cathedrals of football to lesser-known gems across South America, Asia, and Africa, this truly international collection captures the essence of each venue's unique story. Perfect for fans, travellers, and history lovers alike, it's a rich, immersive experience that brings football's greatest stages—and their defining moments—to vivid, emotional life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781805704287
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ivy Press
Illustration: 314
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 265.0mm
Height: 315.0mm
Weight: 1880g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Ryan Herman is an author, journalist and editor. He started his career on local newspapers, which provided him with his first opportunity to write about weird and wonderful news. He has since gone on to work for a broad range of titles, including GQ, FourFourTwo, Vice and Rugby Journal, often focusing on human interest stories.He has written two Amazon bestsellers, Remarkable Football Grounds and Remarkable Rugby Grounds, which were both shortlisted for Best Illustrated Sports Book of the Year.
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