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Book Synopsis: The Fix: How the First Champions League Was Won and Why We All Lost is an engrossing examination of the 1992/93 UEFA Champions League season. In 1980s Europe, revolution was in the air and the corridors of footballing power were not immune from the forces sweeping the continent. The breakup of Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and the USSR gave UEFA a problem. There were more national teams and league champions than their post-war competitions were designed to handle. Rather than the collapse of communism, the bigger headache for administrators was the success of capitalism. Gordon Gekko-styled businessmen like Silvio Berlusconi (AC Milan) and Bernard Tapie (Marseille) were beginning to involve themselves in football with less than benign motives. Against the backdrop of constant threats from the continent's most powerful clubs to form a breakaway super league, the UEFA Champions League was born. The Fix looks at that infamous first season, from its humble beginning on a Faroese hillside to its ultimate conclusion in a French courtroom.
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Experience the thrill and intrigue of the first ever UEFA Champions League season with The Fix: How the First Champions League Was Won and Why We All Lost. In this captivating book, you'll be taken on a journey through the 1992/93 season, filled with revolution and excitement both on and off the pitch. From the breakup of nations to the rise of capitalism, this is a story of how football and politics intertwined to shape the fate of European football forever.
Discover the challenges faced by UEFA as the sport's popularity soared and the traditional competition format struggled to keep up. With more national teams and champions vying for glory, it was clear that a solution was needed. Enter The Fix, a comprehensive exploration of how the UEFA Champions League was conceived and brought to life amidst the constant threats of a breakaway super league.
Be captivated by the rise of powerful clubs and their high-profile owners, such as Silvio Berlusconi and Bernard Tapie, who took the football world by storm. Unravel the motivations and tactics behind these Gordon Gekko-styled businessmen, and how their involvement shaped the destiny of their clubs, for better or worse.
But the story doesn't end there. Join us as we delve into the controversies and scandals that unfolded during that first thrilling season. From humble beginnings on a Faroese hillside to a captivating courtroom drama in France, every twist and turn will leave you wanting more.
Don't miss out on your chance to relive the birth of one of football's most prestigious competitions. Grab your copy of The Fix: How the First Champions League Was Won and Why We All Lost today, and embark on an unforgettable journey that will make you see the beautiful game in a whole new light.
Ready to dive into the captivating world of football history? Learn the untold stories behind the birth of the UEFA Champions League: Order your copy of The Fix: How the First Champions League Was Won and Why We All Lost now!
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