Mayer Weisel has compiled the must have handbook for this summer for the not so rabid soccer fan looking to take in their first World Cup. In his new book, Weisel lays out the who, what, when, where and why’s of world football and soccer in regards to viewership in the states.
More a tool than a beach side read, The American Fan’s World Cup Handbook will be perfect for your office mates and friends who hope to enjoy some matches yet know nothing of the beautiful game.
In early chapters, Weisel points out key points in the organizational structure of world football. The FIFA’s, UEFA’s and CONCACAF’s of the world are second nature to us, yet can be quite daunting to the soccer youngster. Weisel spells out the importance and purpose of the continental federations without pretense or snobbery as to ease in the soccer newbies. Ours is a world that takes some time to adapt to, to learn about. Weisel is saying “come one, come all, I’ll lay it all out for you” with his easy to read guide.
Mainstream American sports fans will appreciate Weisel’s comparison of popular American sports to that of soccer as he weaves in and out of the two clearly stating the similarities and differences while educating the soccer newbie to world soccer’s intricacies and oddities when it comes to rules, cultural aspects, Championships, league and cup play, length of season and more.
The remainder of the 75 page book plays out by perfectly explaining the structure of the upcoming World Cup. Qualifying, group stage play through to the final and who will be playing who are listed for convenience.
For Americans who don’t speak soccer English, Weisel cheekily lists a vocabulary section where the overwhelmed soccer newbies can compare and learn such words and phrases as, relegation and promotion, set piece and just what are international breaks and two-legged playoffs.
The owner of this compact book won’t read it once and never touch it again, Weisel has compiled an in-depth chapter featuring fill in brackets and group stage result tracking which will serve as a great companion throughout the duration of the tournament.
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