Scribblings of the Scribes of Sport: The World Is A Ball by John Doyle
The Scribblings of the Scribes of Sport book review series is back! Leave your own thoughts on the book in the comments below, or get in touch with me at andrew_bucholtz@hotmail.com if you have suggestions for other books for me to review! The World Is A Ball: The Joy, Madness and Meaning of Soccer, by John Doyle The World Cup is over, but soccer rolls on. North American soccer is in full swing, and things are looking good for Canadian teams at the moment, with Toronto FC finding success in MLS and Vancouver and Montreal both having solid USSF Division II campaigns. There have been plenty of interesting international friendlies, including the Kansas City Wizards' surprising win over Manchester United [ The Telegraph ] yesterday, and the English Premier League's set to kick off in just a few short weeks. With soccer, and particularly with major international competitions, it's important to remember that it's about much more than just the results. Sure, we'll ...