Comprises twelve thematic modules each including a relevant text based on an aspect of French life and culture, associated exercises, and a section on grammar.[...]
France's performance in the 2002 World Cup brought back painful memories of a time when France was a weak contender in world and European football - a time when national or club teams rarely won, and the French were renowned for having little interest in the game. Today, football plays a unique role[...]
Not so long ago, France was a weak contender in world and European Football. This work explores the extraordinary cultural, economic and political history behind French football's development through the 20th century and beyond.[...]