Description
Zidanes and "cargoles"
Book Summary
This book is a celebration of the most unusual and surreal knowledge about Real Madrid. Following the successes of La Pitipedia and Saber y empatar, Tomás Guasch and Antonio Pacheco offer us a work that blends sporting glory with the great "cargoles" (losers) who have worn the white jersey. The reader will find a tournament that was played before dinner, an actor who ran for president, the possibility of a Madrid team in the NBA, and an endless array of anecdotes that prove the club's history is about much more than titles.
What is it about?
The work is an ode to surreal knowledge about what they consider "the Best Club in the World." Throughout its pages, it explores peculiar questions such as whether a "red" Madrid exists, who had more power between El Átomo and Rambo, or where the new Benitos are. The book clashes the exploits of the veterans and newcomers who triumphed in the Madrid jersey with those of the players who, despite not reaching glory, are also part of its history. It addresses historic comebacks, intergalactic heists, scoring wings, and flashy strikers, offering a unique and lighthearted vision of the club.
Main themes
- Historical anecdotes and trivia about Real Madrid
- Profiles of legendary and obscure players
- Humor and surrealism applied to the world of football
- Glorious sporting moments and memorable failures
- The behind-the-scenes history of the club beyond official titles
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at Real Madrid fans who enjoy deep, yet absurd, knowledge about their team. It is ideal for those followers who already know the great feats but are looking for hidden stories, the most unusual details, and anecdotes that only true "die-hard" fans can appreciate. It is also perfect for readers who value a humorous and lighthearted approach to sports journalism.
What this book offers
- Encyclopedic and surreal knowledge about the club's history.
- Hours of entertainment with surprising and funny anecdotes.
- A different perspective that mixes sporting glory with the most absurd humor.
- The opportunity to discover the great "cargoles" and forgotten heroes of Madridismo.
- A light and accessible tone that makes reading an enjoyable pastime.
Technical specifications
- Author: GUASCH, TOMÁS; PACHECO, ANTONIO
- Publisher: CoRNER
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: FOOTBALL
- Collection: CORNER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 802 g
Editorial review
This is a work that moves away from conventional sports narratives to enter more playful and surprising territory. The authors, with their recognizable style, manage to construct a tribute to Madridismo with irony and affection. For the fan who has already read everything about their team, this book offers a breath of fresh air, packed with facts that will provoke both smiles and reflection on the nature of success and failure in sports.