Echoes of an Italian Summer

Stories from Italia 90

Paul Grech

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English

Pitch Publishing Ltd
16 October 2023

Football (Soccer, Association football); World Cup

Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book.

For many football fans – including the author – Italia 90 is fondly remembered as the first World Cup that was truly theirs. While a lot has been written about the tournament itself, many stories surrounding that pivotal World Cup have been lost with the passage of time.

The book examines Italia 90 from a fresh new angle, unearthing an array of stories with this iconic World Cup at their heart that will fascinate football fans everywhere. While reading this superb collection of tales, you’ll learn about the other Schillaci who could have made it to the World Cup, the goalkeeper who went on to play in the NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the now-legendary kit worn by Germany.

Echoes of an Italian Summer is chock-full of World Cup nostalgia and previously untold tales.

By: Paul Grech
Imprint: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781801504546
ISBN 10: 1801504547
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 16 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Grech is a prolific author with several books under his belt. Among his notable works are two volumes of Il Re Calcio, which showcase fascinating stories from Italian football. He also wrote The Forgotten Genius of Italian Football, a biography that chronicles the life and career of Carlo Carcano, an early luminary in Italian football management. The book was translated into Italian in 2022.

Reviews for Echoes of an Italian Summer: Stories from Italia 90

"""A well-written, interesting look back on an Italian summer."" -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio * ""As well as those lesser-known tales, there are still chapters on those that have become synonymous with the tournament, including leading scorer Toto Schillachi, iconic Cameroon striker Roger Milla and Brazilian goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel, all laced with facts and nuggets of information that will be unknown to even the most ardent of World Cup addicts. Echoes Of An Italian Summer is a well-researched book, with subjects such as the impact of West Germany’s kit, the lost legacy of Italian football stadia and how the back pass rule changed football all well worth reading."" * On-Magazine.co.uk *"