The Illustrated History of Football

** one of the best books on football EVER **

if you decide to read only one book on football ~let it be this.
David Squires is unbelievably funny -has his facts and values in line.
The book covers the history and origin of football while mentioning the colonial aspects that come with the game - something I don't see mentioned in most works. It covers the formation of the various footballing associations, tournaments and very cleverly talks about the capitalistic desires. It talks about the iconic individuals and moments in human history of football, reminding why the game is so popularly loved.
I can't gush enough about it. It is a keeper :')
please read, please!
Supremely contemporary, funny, witty and woke. <3
David, you stole my heart.