Description
FOOTBALL ILLUSIONISTS
Book summary
A choral work that transcends the playing field to explore the connections between football and life. Through conversations with personalities from various fields, Cèlia Sànchez-Mústich weaves a narrative where football becomes a pretext to reflect on human relationships, values, and society. The common thread is the history of the Sitges Veterans, a club that embodies fraternity and passion for the sport. A book that invites the reader to look at football from an unexpected perspective, where communication and emotion go far beyond results and trophies.
What is it about?
The book is structured around a series of conversations and reflections on football, but not from a strictly sporting point of view. The author invites figures such as Guillermina Motta, Lorenzo Quinn, Oleguer Presas, Joan Laporta, or Arcadi Oliveres, among others, to share their thoughts on the game. Each voice brings a unique perspective, addressing topics such as relationships, time, chance, or human values, with football as the starting point. The narrative is complemented by the history of the Sitges Veterans, a team that represents the connection between grassroots football, fraternity, and communication. The work thus becomes a tapestry of voices and ideas that invite deep reflection on the role of sport in personal and collective life.
Main themes
- Football as a mirror of human relationships and social values.
- Fraternity and communication as the cornerstones of grassroots football.
- Reflection on time, chance, and transcendence in sport.
- The diversity of perspectives on football from different fields (art, politics, psychology, thought).
- A critique of the purely competitive and materialistic view of football.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in football from a humanistic and reflective perspective, beyond sporting results. It is also for those who enjoy choral works where various voices offer enriching viewpoints on a common theme. It is ideal for anyone looking for a read that connects sport with philosophy, society, and personal relationships, without losing a personal and narrative tone.
What this book offers
- A vision of football as a tool to better understand human relationships and social values.
- A deep reflection on the meaning of sport beyond competition and titles.
- The opportunity to learn about diverse opinions from relevant figures in culture and thought.
- A story of fraternity and social commitment, in collaboration with the Sitges Veterans and the Arrels Foundation.
- A reading that invites introspection and debate about the role of football in our lives.
Technical specifications
- Author: SANCHEZ-MUSTICH, CELIA
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Football
- Collection: FORA DE JOC
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2007
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
A unique work that moves away from conventional football books to offer a multifaceted and human look at the sport. The author manages to construct a rich and suggestive dialogue thanks to the diversity of voices invited, ranging from the world of culture to critical thought. The book is especially attractive to readers looking for a read that combines a passion for football with reflection on values and personal relationships. The decision to donate the rights to the Arrels Foundation adds a charitable value that connects with the popular origins of football. A recommended proposal for anyone who wants to rediscover football from a more human and profound perspective.