Matt Clough: The Match of the Century (2022)
ISBN: 9780750998147
Matt Clough: The Match of the Century (2022)
ISBN: 9780750998147
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On 25 November 1953, the footballing landscape was altered forever. In a mist-shrouded Wembley Stadium, the beautiful game’s historic dominant force, England, met the most exciting team of the 1950s, Hungary.
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ISBN
9780750998147
Author
Matt Clough
Binding
Hard cover
Date of publication
2022
Format
Book
Language
English
School book
No
What followed sent shockwaves through the very foundations that the sport was built upon.After years of crumbling decline, the British Empire seemed to be enjoying a resurgence with the coronation of the popular young Elizabeth II. As such, England played with the crushing weight of expectation upon their shoulders, defending their proud, unbeaten home record and protecting the reputation of the nation. Hungary, meanwhile, took on football’s most venerated team in the knowledge that they had the opportunity to make history by emerging victorious – anything less would not be tolerated.
