{"product_id":"an-armchair-fan-s-guide-to-the-qatar-world-cup-the-story-of-how-football-came-to-the-desert-9781801503723","title":"An Armchair Fan s Guide to the Qatar World Cup: The Story of How Football Came to the Desert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Armchair Guide provides sound information about the 2022 Winter World Cup in Qatar, including the bidding process, stadium deaths, heat, drinking, and legacy. It uses stories from within and beyond the game to shed light on football's place in a changing world. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pitch Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 Winter World Cup: A Guide for the Average Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZurich, 2 December 2010: The world watches in anticipation as Sepp Blatter pulls the name of Qatar from the envelope. Accusations fly, and recriminations start. But as the dust settles, our attention turns to maps, temperature charts, and any fragments of knowledge about kingdoms in the Arabian desert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Armchair Guide aims to provide the average fan with some sound information about what a World Cup in the desert might look like. It looks beneath some of the myths and preconceptions and tries to shed light on the realities of hosting such a massive event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas the bidding process corrupt? How many people actually did die building stadiums? How hot will it really be? Can I go there with my mates and have a drink anywhere? What will the legacy be both in the region and for the global game?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmchair Guide takes a light-hearted, sideways glance at the 2022 Winter World Cup. It cannot boast that it will pick a winner, but it will go some way to shedding light on football's place in a changing world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough stories from within and beyond the game, Armchair Guide covers everything about the 2022 Winter World Cup. From the construction of the stadiums to the cultural impact on the region, from the logistics of hosting such an event to the controversies surrounding it, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of the event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a football fan or simply curious about the world's biggest sporting event, Armchair Guide is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the 2022 Winter World Cup. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as we explore the ins and outs of this historic event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 216 x 32 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781801503723\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101315494138,"sku":"9781801503723","price":7.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1661549539171_book.jpg?v=1661717040","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/an-armchair-fan-s-guide-to-the-qatar-world-cup-the-story-of-how-football-came-to-the-desert-9781801503723","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}