The Beckham experiment: how the world's most famous athlete tried to conquer America
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Published:
New York : Crown Books, [2009].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 294 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
Description
In 2007, David Beckham, the golden boy of soccer, shocked the international sports world when he signed a five-year contract with an American team, the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Beckham Experiment is a no-holds-barred account of ego clashes and epic winless streaks, rivalries and resentments, big gambles and great expectations, cultural and class collisions, and ultimately the volatile mix of celebrity and professional sports.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307407870, 030740787X
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
In 2007, David Beckham, the golden boy of soccer, shocked the international sports world when he signed a five-year contract with an American team, the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Beckham Experiment is a no-holds-barred account of ego clashes and epic winless streaks, rivalries and resentments, big gambles and great expectations, cultural and class collisions, and ultimately the volatile mix of celebrity and professional sports.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Wahl, G. (2009). The Beckham experiment: how the world's most famous athlete tried to conquer America. Crown Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wahl, Grant. 2009. The Beckham Experiment: How the World's Most Famous Athlete Tried to Conquer America. Crown Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wahl, Grant, The Beckham Experiment: How the World's Most Famous Athlete Tried to Conquer America. Crown Books, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wahl, Grant. The Beckham Experiment: How the World's Most Famous Athlete Tried to Conquer America. Crown Books, 2009.
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