Every four years, the planet stops dead for an event like no other. The World Cup captures the global imagination in a way that dwarfs every other sporting competition. Glittering Prize tells the full story of its thrilling century-long arc. Volume II focuses on what many consider the tournament's golden era: Paolo Rossi's surprise eruption to fire Italy to victory in Spain in 1982; Diego Maradona's almighty show of will and skill four years later in Mexico; the unforgettable exploits of Totò Schillaci and Roger Milla at Italia 90; the glitzy extravaganza of USA 94; and France's vivid triumph on home soil in 1998. Brimming with fascinating detail and compelling personalities such as Michel Platini, Lothar Matthäus, Roberto Baggio and Zinedine Zidane, Glittering Prize is a riveting chronicle of the greatest sporting show on earth.
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"A refreshing and illuminating look at the greatest of all competitions. Full of fresh insights and detail, awash with new colour."
" - Daily Telegraph
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"Superbly written and rich in detail, this is a joyous trip through the history of the greatest show on earth."
" - The Guardian
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"O'Brien has already written the definitive history of the Euros: this is the companion piece the World Cup needs."
" - The Guardian
