{"product_id":"9788494289644","title":"Luisito","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuisito\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a tribute and an act of historical justice toward the figure of Luis Suárez, the only Spanish footballer to have won the Ballon d'Or. Through rigorous research, Gil Carrasco García retrieves the memory of an exceptional player whose career shone with its own light at FC Barcelona and reached its zenith at Inter Milan. The work dismantles myths, clarifies historical misunderstandings, and restores Suárez to the place he deserves in the history of world football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles the trajectory of Luis Suárez from his beginnings at Deportivo de La Coruña to his consecration in Italian football. It focuses on his time at FC Barcelona, where, following the arrival of Helenio Herrera in 1958, his talent finally exploded. However, the author addresses the player's complex relationship with the Barça fans, who never quite fully recognized his merits, partly due to the shadow of Ladislao Kubala. The work debunks the alleged enmity between the two, revealing a relationship of friendship and mutual respect. After the painful defeat in the 1961 European Cup final, Suárez signed for Inter Milan, where he won three Italian league titles and two European Cups, establishing himself as a football legend. The book is, in essence, a journey to understand why, more than half a century later, he remains the only Spaniard with a Ballon d'Or.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSporting biography of Luis Suárez, 1960 Ballon d'Or winner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of FC Barcelona in the 1950s and early 60s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Helenio Herrera and his impact on modern football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between Luis Suárez and Ladislao Kubala, myth and reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe success of the \"Grande Inter\" and the conquest of Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory of football and the recognition of forgotten players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at football fans with an interest in the history of the sport, especially followers of FC Barcelona and Inter Milan. It is also ideal for readers who want to learn about the figure of a pioneer of Spanish football abroad and for those who enjoy biographies that vindicate historical figures who were treated unfairly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and documented view of Luis Suárez's career, going beyond clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDismantles myths and clarifies historical misunderstandings regarding his relationship with Kubala and the Barça fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a unique perspective on 1960s European football, with Barça and Inter as protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to understand why Luis Suárez is a key and unrepeatable figure in the history of Spanish football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecovers the memory of an elite athlete who deserves a place of honor in the history of sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Carrasco García, Gil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Edicions Saldonar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: BIOGRAPHY: SPORT, FOOTBALL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVA BLAUGRANA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 276 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA necessary work to understand the history of Spanish and European football. Gil Carrasco García carries out a research project that goes beyond a simple biography, offering a human and sporting portrait of an exceptional footballer. The book is especially valuable for FC Barcelona fans, as it sheds light on a golden era of the club and vindicates one of its most talented and, at the same time, most misunderstood figures. Reading it is recommended for any fan who wants to delve into the history of the beautiful game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONS SALDONAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405576560987,"sku":"9788494289644","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849428964.jpg?v=1781828598","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494289644","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}