A People's History of Football, 9780745352138
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Football’s untold story: emancipation, activism, and the beautiful game’s true power.
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A People's History of Football

a graphic chronicle

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  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    10 May 2026

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Summary

More Than a Game: A People’s History of Football

Football is more than just money and fame. This book explores the untold stories of the sport, highlighting the contributions of women and the game’s role in social movements.

From England to Brazil, discover how football has empowered workers, feminists, activists, and protesters worldwide.

Illustrated by Lelio Bonaccorso, this vibrant history celebrates the game’s generous and subversive spirit, from its origins to t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780745352138
ISBN-10:0745352138
Author:Mickaël Correia, JC Deveney, Lelio Bonaccorso, Fionn Petch
Publisher:Pluto Press
Imprint:Pluto Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:10 May 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:255mm x 194mm
Series:People's History
About The Author

Mickaël Correia

Mickaël Correia is a journalist at Mediapart. He is the author of several books, and his work focuses on social and ecological struggles as well as working-class culture. He has written for Le Monde Diplomatique, Le Canard Enchaîné and La Revue du Crieur. His passion for football began when he was 4, with kickabouts on the streets of Roubaix.

Jean-Christophe Deveney is a French comic book writer whose many publications include adaptations of stories by Haruki Murakami.

Lelio Bonaccorso is an award-winning Italian comic artist and illustrator. He has published extensively in the international arena, including for major American comic book publishers like Marvel and DC.

Fionn Petch is a Scottish translator with a doctorate in philosophy from the National University of Mexico. As a translator, he has translated fiction, poetry, drama and children’s books. He also works on books and exhibition catalogues on art and architecture. Among his noted translations are A Straggly Smile by Vanessa Saint Cyr, The Distance Between Us by Renato Cisneros and Fireflies by Luis Sagasti.

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