by José Barroso, Jocelyn Lermusieaux, Samy Mouhoubi · Hugo Sport · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782755663280
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«Sphère d'influences» is the essay by José Barroso, Jocelyn Lermusieaux and Samy Mouhoubi, published by Hugo Sport in paperback (309 pages, in French).
It brings together twenty stories showing the relationship between the World Cup and politics, from its origins in 1930 to Qatar 2022. There is espionage, kidnapping attempts, police surveillance of national teams and suspicions over the awarding of host venues, with football as a tool of diplomatic influence or soft power.
Published on 6 October 2022; original subtitle: «Coupes du monde et politique, un siècle d'histoires sulfureuses».
It appeals to football fans and readers of historical investigative journalism.
