Joshua Robinson je evropským sportovním korespondentem deníku The Wall Street Journal. Jeho práce se objevila v předních titulech jako The New York Times, The Washington Post a Sports Illustrated. Robinson se zaměřuje na hloubkové sportovní reportáže a analýzy, které čtenářům přináší pohled na svět sportu z neotřelých úhlů. Jeho styl je charakteristický precizním zkoumáním témat a poutavým vyprávěním.
Již více než patnáct let se téměř každý rozhovor o mezinárodním fotbale vždy vrací ke dvěma hráčům - Lionelu Messimu a Cristianu Ronaldovi -, kteří jsou bezpochyby nejlepšími hráči své generace, ale jejich styly, postoje a fanouškovské základny se nemohou lišit více. Pro miliony lidí na celém světě není otázka Messi, nebo Ronaldo pouhou hospodskou hádkou nebo potvrzením fandovství, ale spíše vyjádřením filozofie, hodnot a toho, čím je světový fotbal dnes a čím bude zítra.
How the English Premier League Became the Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in Sports
Exploring the transformation of English soccer's Premier League, this narrative delves into the financial ambitions and dramatic events that reshaped a historic institution into a global entertainment empire. With insights from a diverse cast of billionaires and hucksters, it highlights the influx of wealth from various international investors and the resulting impact on player valuations and club finances. Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews, it offers a captivating account of the league's rise and the ongoing challenge of maintaining its English identity amidst commercialization.
The never-before-told inside story of how the Premier League became the wildest, richest, most popular entertainment business on the planet.
"For over fifteen years, almost any conversation about international soccer has always come back to two players--Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo--undoubtedly the greatest of their generation but with styles, attitudes, and fanbases that couldn't be more different. For millions of people around the world "Messi or Ronaldo?" isn't simply a barroom argument, or an affirmation of fandom, so much as a statement of philosophy, of values, of what global soccer is today and of what it will be tomorrow. Now Wall Street Journal reporters and co-authors of The Club, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, unite the stories of Messi and Ronaldo into a single modern epic of global sports, detailing how one rivalry changed both the game and the business of international soccer--forever. Based on dozens of firsthand accounts and years of original reporting, Messi vs. Ronaldo weaves together the stakes, color, and characters at the heart of each man's story, going inside the locker rooms and boardrooms where their legends were forged and revealing off-field drama as gripping as anything that happened on it. From their contrasting origin stories to their divergent career arcs and their conflicting reputations, these players have built their successes on opposite paths, yet each, in his own way, offers a riveting tale of triumph and excess. Taken together, their story embodies the astronomical growth of international soccer, how social media has revolutionized the power of sports celebrity, and how the desire to capitalize on the billions of dollars these players represent electrified some of the most storied clubs in Europe--Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester United among them--and cost them almost everything. With the 2022 World Cup almost certain to be the last for both of these figures, Messi vs. Ronaldo offers a deeply researched look at their legacy and grapples with the impact that their talents have had on the game for better and for worse. Much more than a retelling of the dual accomplishments of these great players, this is truly a biography of a rivalry, one that has become a crucial lens for understanding the past, present, and future of global soccer."-- Provided by publisher
How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 Into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport
The narrative explores how Formula 1 transformed its image and gained traction in America, transitioning from a niche sport to a cultural phenomenon. It highlights the vibrant community of racing enthusiasts, the allure of high-speed competition, and the strategic reinventions that propelled F1 into the American sports spotlight. With insights into iconic figures and teams, the book captures the essence of F1's evolution, detailing the challenges and triumphs that shaped its journey and solidified its status as a major player in the sports arena.
This is a guide to help scholars conduct, teach, and study psychological research in a way that takes into account the moral foundations of theory and practice in psychological inquiry. The book covers material relevant to research theory, methods, and ethics, and includes extensive instructional resources.
Ako géniovia a šialenci zmenili F1 na najrýchlejšie rastúci šport na sveteV roku 2023 sa F1 zachránila pred kolapsom a konečne dobyla Ameriku pomocou úskokov, odvahy a predovšetkým nového pohľadu na to, čo má športové podujatie v ére veľkolepej zábavy prinášať. Motoristický šport pre Američanov dlhé roky znamenal iba preteky NASCAR a do menšej miery aj IndyCar. Formula 1 ako vrcholná a najbohatšia disciplína automobilových pretekov na svete sa vliekla v ich závese. Vzostup jej popularity, ktorý navonok pôsobí ako nečakaná náhoda, je v skutočnosti výsledkom dlhodobých zmien a experimentov. Len vďaka nim má F1 v súčasnosti také výnimočné a zároveň krehké postavenie v športovom svete.Joshua Robinson a Jonathan Clegg ponúkajú jedinečný pohľad do zákulisia historicky najvýznamnejších tímov a osobností F1 od Ferrari cez Bernieho Ecclestonea a Christiana Hornera až po Lewisa Hamiltona. Formula ponúka strhujúci portrét jazdcov, značiek, automobilov, súbojov a trúfalého riskovania, ktoré viac ako polovicu storočia formujú tento šport.
Das Duell – Die Geschichte zweier Jahrhundertfußballer
Zwei Könige des Fußballs und ihr Kampf um die Krone Lionel Messi und Christiano Ronaldo: Sie sind lebende Legenden. Seit bald zwei Dekaden dominieren und prägen sie die Fußballwelt. In ihrer Liga spielt niemand sonst. Und so stehen sich die beiden seit 15 Jahren in einem furiosen Zweikampf um Tore und Titel gegenüber, der beide zu immer neuen Höchstleistungen anspornt. Das Duell dieser Ausnahmetalente zu verstehen bedeutet, den modernen Fußball zu verstehen. Jonathan Clegg und Joshua Robinson geben in ihrer Doppelbiografie einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Welt der Champions League und des Fußballmarktes. Und sie bereiten uns auf den Showdown vor, der in der Sache Messi vs. Ronaldo ansteht: die WM 2022. Denn beiden Kontrahenten fehlt bisher die Krönung: der Weltmeistertitel.
