The soccer tribe
By: Desmond Morris ; foreword by José Mourinho
Contributors: Mourinho, José, 1963- writer of foreword
Edition: English edition, new edition revised and updated.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 335
ISBN-13: 9780847849659
Subjects: Social aspects; Soccer fans; Soccer
Description: "A lavishly illustrated revised edition of the '70s cult book, updated by the author and with a bold new design and contemporary images. Before Franklin Foer, Bill Bryson, and Simon Kuper wrote about soccer, best-selling author and highly respected academic Desmond Morris became a director of a soccer club in order to properly analyze the world's most popular sport. In this revelatory book, Morris shares his experiences, guiding the reader through the marked tribal components of soccer, from the life of a team, the players, and their supporters to its symbols, rites, and rules. The Soccer Tribe is a tribute to the game, seen from the perspective of a lifelong fan and specialist. The book is divided into forty-four short chapters, each examining a vital aspect of the life of the Soccer Tribesmen. Included are "Rituals" (the taboos and punishments, goals and strategies); "Heroes" (their skills and superstitions, triumphs and defeats); "Trappings" (balls, costumes, banners and badges, trophies and medals); "Elders" (directors and referees, managers and trainers); "Followers" (old and young, celebrities and fans); and the "Tribal Tongue" (chants and slogans, cheers and curses). From Liverpool to Lyon, Bayern to Barcelona, and Manchester to Milan, Morris passionately dissects and examines every detail, all the way to the jerseys and stadium songs."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 328-329).

Translated from the Italian.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The tribal roots; title: The tribal rituals; title: The tribal heroes; title: The tribal trappings; title: The tribal elders; title: The tribal followers; title: The tribal tongue; title: Conclusion.