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Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica

A Suboptimal Guide to Soccer, America's "Sport of the Future" Since 1972

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Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica

By: Michael Davies, Roger Bennett
Narrated by: Roger Bennett, Michael Davies
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Soccer has been America's Sport of the Future since 1972. Propelled by the rise of the World Cup, Premier League, the glory of the United States Women's National Team, Lionel Messi's demigod-esque talent and repeat exposure to Cristiano Ronaldo's preening abs, that future has finally arrived.

The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans, as if it was a rollicking, sporting telenovela playing out in real life. Written in such a way that fully immerses Americans in the history and culture of the world's game, their Encyclopedia Blazertannica relives the careers of such greats such as George Best, Maradona, Beckham...and Alexi Lalas. It examines fan culture, from the tactical variations of scarf tying, to the pathos of England's classic, yet doomed, World Cup theme songs, and explores the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, along with such burning questions as how professional footballers deal with hair loss. Any listener will feel as if they've had a front-row seat for the classic matches - seeing every dive and missed penalty kick, and hearing every vulgar chant - and will emerge with a deeper appreciation for the dodgy haircuts and ill-judged neck tattoos that populate world football.

Includes bonus material exclusive to the audiobook: an extended clip from the Men in Blazers podcast

©2018 Roger Bennett, Michael Davies (P)2018 Random House Audio
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Enjoyable Audiobook • Funny Moments • Sweet Sections • Great Performance • Love Letter
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Michael and Rog, you guys have done it again. Another incredibly entertaining collection of your crap football knowledge that left me rolling on the floor and having an even greater appreciation for 'Saka'.

outstanding!

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I disliked all of it. Complete crap. No highlights or photos of blazers wouldn’t send this to my arch-nemesis.

Great job guys!

Suboptimal Crap

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This is what you would expect from Rog sand Davo. It’s funny, insightful, and also crap. Maybe I should not give it stars?

Courage.

Peak Rog and Davo

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I love it, just recommend buying the hard copy as the audiobooks is truncated. Still fun and a joy.

I love the MIB and it was fun but really need to g

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Buy this book even if you don't appreciate soccer. You will not regret it. Trust me.

Saaaaakerrr. American sport of the future

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A very fun listen. If you like their podcast you will enjoy!
Not a ton of information, but silly.

Fun listen

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Whether you're a fan of the Men In Blazers pod or not, this a perfect gift for the soccer fan as well as the new fan just finding their footing in the sport. Rog and Davo provide a great balance of humor and soccer nostalgia, all while acting as the fun, knowledgeable professor that you wish you had for history class. This is a must-listen for all fans alike!

Perfect gift for any GFOP!

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I fell asleep in high school history class . I laughed my way through this audiobook . No better way to learn important tid bits of the history & personalities of soccer. Very entertaining. Bless you Rog and Dave-o.

What every true American soccer fan needs

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I am not a regular listener or watcher of the Men in Blazers but the World Cup was going on and I was in the mood for a soccer-related book and figured why not. The book itself was well done and well read, funny at times and sweet in others. I enjoyed it so much I decided to start listening to their shows more.

Excellent book

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This book... while crap... was an enjoyable read. Blazers, soccer, What more could a guy ask for?

100% Fecal disappointment

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