The ultimate guide to the 2014 World Cup, from acclaimed author and football guru Chris England. Whatever your age, whether you're a fanatic or just an innocent bystander, here's how to enjoy the greatest carnival of kick-a-ball on the planet. ? In-depth information and analysis on all 32 teams ? Full tournament schedule ? How to perform classic football tricks that will amaze your friends and confound your enemies. ? And get you off the sofa during the 7,830 minutes of World Cup football on TV this summer. ? Fascinating facts about Brazil, land of jogo bonito ? PLUS recipes, games, wall charts, quizzes, movies, music, how to pick a 2nd team (just in case England don't go all the way), star-gazing tips, Voodoo-teo and much more... AUTHOR: Chris England is a comedy writer, who has specialised in writing comedy about sport. His previous writing includes the stage plays (and subsequent films) An Evening with Gary Lineker and Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson, and the books 'Balham to Bollywood' (a Radio 4 Book of the Week) and 'No More Buddha, Only Football' (about the 2002 World Cup). In addition, he writes the radio shows 7 Day Sunday and 7 Day Saturday for BBC Radio FiveLive, and contributed to the best-selling Pub Landlord books 'The Book of British Common Sense' and 'Think Yourself British' with Al Murray, The Pub Landlord.
