History of World Football V: Football of the 21st Century (2000–2020)

The secrets of contemporary football – from Messi to VAR!

This volume is the last part of the pentalogy written by Tamás Dénes, Mihály Sándor and Éva B. Bába, which informs those interested about the events of contemporary football, the period between 2000 and 2020.

The book provides a detailed overview of international cups, national championships and national team tournaments. The focus is on the sport's megastars, with a special focus on the long-running rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or. Find out how David Beckham became a Real Madrid star after his fallout with Ferguson and how he rose to celebrity status. The volume covers major scandals affecting global football, such as the Italian football scandal (Calciopoli), FIFA's corruption allegations over hosting rights and the transformation of European cup competitions. It uniquely includes full-colour team photos of 405 clubs and national teams from 91 countries.