Title information Blue & Gold Passion A History of Boca Juniors By Daniel Williamson Key features • First comprehensive history of Boca Juniors in English • Charts the club’s history from inception to the present day, touching on the big matches and featuring the iconic stars • Features extensive research from sources in both English and Spanish, and exclusive insight from ex-players, journalists and fans • Deals with the development of the club in a wider societal and political context • Author has lived in Argentina and written extensively on A HISTORY OF Argentine football, and sub-edited and contributed the BBOCAOCA JJUNIORSUNIORS acclaimed Boca Juniors edition of These Football Times DANIEL WILLIAMSON • Publicity campaign planned including radio, newspapers, websites and magazines Description Today, La Boca teems with tourists, drawn like moths to a flame for the sizzling steaks, street theatre and brightly painted pastel- coloured homes. On matchday the noise from the barrio’s most famous landmark, the unique La Bombonera stadium – home of Boca Juniors – reverberates around the working-class neighbourhood. The cathedral of world football has provided the canvas for some of the sport’s greatest artists to create their masterpieces. Diego Maradona, arguably the greatest-ever exponent of the beautiful game, Juan Román Riquelme, the last number ten, and Carlos Tevez are just three of the legends to wear the iconic shirt. Blue & Gold Passion chronicles the history of the famous Buenos Aires institution, from its foundation by five Italian immigrants in 1905 to the 2018 Copa Libertadores clash with arch-rivals River Plate, which made worldwide headlines. All the glory, the idols, the trophies, the highs and lows are covered in this first comprehensive English-language celebration of one of the world’s greatest football clubs. Details Publication: 7 September 2020 Trade Orders to: Hachette UK Distribution, Price: £16.99 Milton Road, Didcot OX11 7HH ISBN-13: 9781785316531 Format: 222mm x 144mm T: 01235 759555 Binding: Hardback E: [email protected] Extent: 256 pages Category: Football You may also order via EDI.