# Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $120.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq9pDzcFqzhtCnaJKOkbo9qdZwvKgSk5bm_6mFFvXR60r1mLIorZ6v7uv5FWV7b1IXTmkI_GyBS11xrtd7J44jBsohzeidK7DOdclDIh2qYNVu16EPf7h3ZCQEvBKUdT5i0-O4WvSF8YRiz-RDDX5_vHfAMcbgJnbMY6GIaSLESatv6oGZOEGsjQpr9dU4PbEjRWFG9B_f1I4ebmA4WMwBlX4JEYXWO1xRf4R9Et7kNSpOd8_Ro49Ttej8k_aGyWRaB95dxAjnNA6W5gp1LhvrytYjA-jVv81y6YTVC9qSAoy-KWnilZH3FnJ3MM-5-nUEQ6I_kCXRgxGgTJnVV_T6UasXXgD8Io9l6O7BLxMVtc7PfpDrS3pUWBbD31vGbQzNlTfeRYA9956hJzBliBsAImc3ssqQyydZNq5BTTQr2ovcLJEfqPCYC5bpwEL-J9E4ysGPoYwyuHPAnvjmP9f7Rdxy9g==
- **GTIN:** 882664020545
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Hardcover coffee table book titled 'Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game' featuring a cover image of a child playing soccer on a dirt field.

## Description

Before the stadiums, the floodlights, and the roaring crowds, there was a street, a ball, and a child with a dream. Football is not born in glory. It is born in dust and freedom, in impromptu games played without shoes or goalposts, in neighborhoods where the game is the great equalizer, belonging equally to everyone and to no one. For Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game, photographer Sam Robles spent a decade traversing eighteen countries, from Brazil and Ghana to Morocco, Nepal, and beyond, to document the rawest expression of the sport. Gaining the trust of children in hidden and sometimes dangerous communities, often without speaking their language, Robles let football do the talking. The result is a body of work of rare tenderness and universality, capturing the joy, grit, and pure love of the game at its most elemental. With a foreword by Brazilian football legend Marta Vieira da Silva and contributions from Antony, Endrick, and Adriano Imperador, the volume reminds us that greatness is shaped long before it ever reaches a professional pitch. For lovers of sport, photography, and the enduring spirit of childhood, this is a deeply moving testament to the game's most essential truth.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

| SKU | Availability |
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| 42770374000724 | In stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649806857
- **tags:** classic non travel, endear:sports
- **author:** Sam Robles, foreword by Marta Vieira da Silva
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 6.39 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 10 x L 13 x D 1.8 in
- **page count:** 308 pages
- **released on:** May 2026
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** football-roots-the-spirit-of-the-game
- **cover materials:** Hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** Over 200
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, coffee table book
- **Tags:** hardcover, illustrated, sports photography
- **Styles:** modern
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Sports
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Suitable for all ages
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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