By Anna Italia


I am replying in this post to the emails asking where to buy online DVDs with soccer games relating to our Italian Football, World Cup, UEFA European Championship, Brazil, etc.  Guys, there are over 400 Football DVDs  available in Border.  You can order them online and grab your popcorn, order a pizza, prepare some sandwiches and enjoy watching these DVDS. 

You may also want to buy them for a Birthday present, a "thank you" gift, or add to your collection.  I am adding the books about the History of Italian Football written in English.  You may also check more  Soccer DVDS and Soccer Books in World Soccer Shop too, including World Cup DVDs.

Guys, for AC Milan and Inter fans, you got to order the DVDS on the "history of the Milan Derby." Awesome!   There is one DVD Serie A's Greatest Game [Collector's Edition]  that include 3 discs with the history of AC Milan, history of FC Inter and greatest games.  Wow!!!! 



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BOOKS

 Calcio: A History of Italian Football

The first history of Italian football to be written in English, 'Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties, riots and scandals in the richest and toughest league in the world. 'Calcio' tells the story of Italian football from its origins in the 1890's to the present day.

It takes us through a history of great players and teams, of style, passion and success, but also of violence, cynicism, catenaccio tactics and corruption. We meet the personalities that have shaped this history -- from the Italian heroes to the foreigners that failed, the model professionals to the mavericks.

'Calcio' evokes the triumphs (the 1982 World Cup victory) and the tragedies (Meroni, the 'Italian George Best', killed by his number one fan), set against a backdrop of paranoia and intrigue, in a country where the referee is seen as corrupt until proven otherwise. Calcio is no longer a game. It is sometimes difficult to define it as a sport. It is certainly big business and a fanatical civic religion. There is no moral code here. Winners are always right, losers always wrong. This history of Italian football reveals all about the richest and toughest league in the world.

Forza Italia: The Fall and Rise of Italian Football

When journalist Paddy Agnew and his girlfriend Dympna touched down in Rome in 1985 in search of adventure, sunshine and the soul of Italian football (well, Paddy was looking for that), they were travelling into the uncharted terrain of a country they did not know and a language they did not speak. It soon became clear that neither Italy nor Italian football would be boring. In that first week in Italy, Michel Platini and Juventus won the Intercontinental Cup, whilst just days later the PLO killed 13 people in a random shooting at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Paddy covered both stories.

The coming years saw the rise of TV tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, as he became owner of AC Milan and then Prime Minister of Italy, naming his political party 'Forza Italia' after a football chant. In that same period, Argentine Diego Maradona became the uncrowned King of Naples, leading Napoli to a first ever Scudetto title in 1987, notwithstanding a hectic, Hollywood-esque lifestyle that mixed footballing genius with off-the-field excess.

Forza Italia is a fascinating tale of inspired players, skilled coaches, rich tycoons, glitzy media coverage, Mafia corruption, allegations of drug taking and fan power - culminating in the 2006 World Cup victory that delighted a nation and a match-fixing scandal that shocked the world. It is also a personalised reflection on the consistent and continuing excellence of Italian football throughout a period of huge social, political and economic upheaval, offering a unique insight into a society where football has always been much more than just a game.


Learn to Speak Capello: Manage International Football Teams to World Cup Glory ... in Italian!


A new saviour is in town. Finally, you can throw away your Swedish Learn to Speak Eriksson phrasebooks, and start to learn the language and ways of the real Messiah of English football: Fabio Capello. Published to coincide with Capello's first competitive match, the World Cup qualifier against Andorra on 6 September 2008,

Learn to Speak Capello will have you winning major European trophies in no time at all...in Italian! Useful sections include: how-to diagrams of real Italian hand gestures and a comprehensive glossary of Italian football terminology; how to tell catenaccio from a cucchiaio; and, translations of favourite football cliches, with accompanying illustrations. 'There are no easy games in international football'; 'I'm sure I can get the best out of Wayne Rooney' - Gael Clichy.



Jose Mourinho: Simply the Best

In 2004, Chelsea's billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, needed the best manager money could buy, a proven champion, to capture the trophies his outlay on the team demanded. His choice was, of course, the irrepressible Jose Mourinho. Bringing his monumental self-belief and proven track record - not to mention a touch of elan - to the Premiership, Mourinho smashed the stranglehold that Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger held over English football's top prizes. Uniting Abramovich's impressive transfer outlay with his meticulous preparation and motivational skills, Mourinho elevated Chelsea to heights their fans had previously only dreamt of, winning the Premiership and Carling Cup double.

Having delivered Chelsea's first top-flight domestic title in 50 years, Mourinho was never likely to rest on his laurels. His recruitment of the finest players in world football continued over the following two seasons, with the likes of Ashley Cole and Michael Essien bolstering the ranks, and inevitable success came in the shape of back-to-back championships in the second season, and a potential cup double in his third. It hasn't all been smooth sailing for The Blues' self-appointed 'Special One'. Critics have cited Mourinho's clear advantages in the transfer market, but it is his phenomenal manmanagement skills that have turned Chelsea from also-rans into the team everyone wants to beat. The unconditional loyalty of his players - most notably John Terry and Frank Lampard - is proof of the Mourinho effect. His unabashed confidence and will to win has seen him clash with rival managers, referees and other players alike; and his position as manager has not always seemed secure. But one thing is sure of Jose Mourinho; confident, eloquent, dapper in his attire and debonair to the core, English football would be a far less interesting sport without him. Jose Mourinho - Simply the Best is a celebration of his three years with The Blues.

Jose Mourinho: Made in Portugal - the Authorised Biography

Jose Mourinho arrived in London in the summer of 2004 and has made an immediate impact on English football. The Chelsea manager is reviled and admired in equal measures for his unmistakeable self-confidence, drive and ambition. This fascinating book charts his rise from relatively humble beginings as assistant coach to Sir Bobby Robson to become the most sought after club manager in Europe.











History: Serie A's Greatest Game - AC Milan V Inter Milan

The great Milan derby has been referred to by many as feuding cousins after the two clubs split in 1908 when a group of Italian and Swiss members had set up a rival football team, calling it Internazionale as a jibe at their former club.

Milan responded by keeping their English Milan title but added the Italian 'Associazone Calcio', yet they continue to share the same ground, the giant Giuseppe Meazza stadium (named after Inter's all-time leading goalscorer), known as the San Siro.

What makes the Italian derby spectacular is the cathedral-like setting of the San Siro. The stands of the 85,000-seater stadium form a steep wall of noise and colour around the pitch which is a breathtaking experience for players as well as fans who add the colour and real passion to the fixture with their flags and flares.

Serie A's Greatest Game reveals the history, star players, managers and goals of the past 100 years and the fans who make it so much more than just another game.




Serie A's Greatest Game [Collector's Edition]

The great Milan Derby has been referred to by many as feuding cousins after the Milan Club split in 1908 when a group of Italian and Swiss members set up a rival football team, calling it Internazionale as a jibe at their former club. Milan responded by keeping their English Milan title but added the Italian 'Associazone Calcio', yet they continue to share the same ground. The subsequent 100 years has seen both teams establish h themselves as two of Europe's most successful clubs yet for the fans the two annual Serie A clashed are the most important games of the season.

Disc 1 Serie A's Greatest Game.
Disc 2 The History Of AC Milan.
Disc 3 The History Of Inter Milan.











    AC Milan - One Century Of Emotions            Lazio - One Century Of Emotions

         



S.S. LAZIO One Century of emotions.
The Great Games.

Roma - Lazio 3-1; Lazio - Roma 4-1; Roma - Lazio 1-2; Lazio - Roma 2-0; Inter - Lazio 3-5; Juventus - Lazio 0-1; Lazio - Juventus 4-1.

Juventus - One Century Of Emotions   One century of emotions. The Great Football  Games Juventus - Aston Villa 3-1; Juventus - Fiorentina 3-2; Juventus - Real Madrid 2-0; Milan - Juventus 1-6; Juventus - Ajax 4-1.

Inter Milan - One Century of Emotions Great Football Games; Inter - Juventus 1-0; Inter - Milan 3-0; Inter - Strasburgo 3-0; Spartak Mosca - Inter 1-2; Inter - Real Madrid 3-1; Inter - Parma 2-0.

The History Of The World Cup

Although FIFA was formed in 1904, it was not until 1930 that the first World Cup tournament was played. Since then the competition has become the greatest sporting spectacle in the world. Here is the history of the tournament, together with highlights from all the greatest games.


Brazil Confidential

The Brazilian team has the proud tradition of being one of the greatest in world football. The only country to win the World Cup an astonishing five times, they have a reputation for producing players blessed with astonishing skill and technique.

The current crop of stars are no different and rank with the best the nation's produced. World Cup winners in 2002, Copa America winners in 2004 and Confederation Cup winners in 2005 talent oozes through the side from Ronaldinho and Ronaldo to Kaka and Robinho, rivalling the unbeatable Pele inspired team of the 1970's.

This unique documentary goes behind the scenes and films inside the Brazilian camp during one of the most exciting times in the country's history. It starts with incredible shots from inside the dressing room as they prepare to play the 2002 World Cup final and follows them through qualification for the 2006 World Cup and their domination in the Confederations Cup in 2005. This phenomenal footage is captured by a cameraman who lived inside the Brazilian National Team's training camps, and spent time with the players in the locker-room, hotels, training field, and during team excursions.

Amazing scenes include the players dancing in the dressing room as they prepare for big matches, Ronaldinho performing mind-blowing tricks in front of his team-mates and the hysteria of the fans wherever they travel.


Destination Germany - The Stars

The World cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet and is watched by billions of people worldwide making it the ultimate stage for the world's greatest football players to perform. This DVD is a guide to the superstars playing in this summer's world cup finals in Germany. This amazing DVD features the very best players from every participating nation including Christiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, Andrij Shevchenko, Ronaldinho, plus many many more.




Road To The Finals 2006 - The Boys From Brazil

The Beautiful Game At Its Best

Football. Someone once said The English invented it, the Brazilians perfected it. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking skills of arguably the most exciting generation of South American players for over 50 years as they qualify in style for Germany 2006.

En route to the finals and the number one spot in the World Rankings, coach Carlos Albert Parreira's star-studded blend of young talent and experience scored more goals than any of their rivals - 35 in all - and boasted their qualifying group's second meanest defence. It's all here. The passion, the power, the pure magic as footballing maestros like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and the 'New Pearl' of Brazilian football, Robinho, play the beautiful game as only they can.







The History Of The World Cup 1904 - 2002

Football has been played for over 2000 years in some form or another.
The History Of The World Cup features all the immortals in the pantheon of the beautiful game: Pele, Beckenbauer, Zico, Maradona, Platini, Keegan, Baggio, Bergkamp and many more, as well as including highlights from the greatest matches ever played.

Going right back to football's humble beginnings, we start with the creation of the FA in 1863, and FIFA in 1904 by frenchman Jules Rimet. And from there we follow the sport's development and transformation into the truly international phenomenon it is today.

The Road To The Finals 2006 - South American Qualifiers


The ROAD TO THE FINALS 2006

ARGENTINA: All The Thrills! All The Skills! All The Goals!
Blistering pace. Skilful dribbling. Solid in defence. Inspired in attack. With a squad of players whose talents grace the turf of club stadiums throughout Spain, Italy and England, Argentina booked their place at the World Cup 2006 with typical flair and finesse.

THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL:
Football. Someone once said The English invented it, the Brazilians perfected it. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking skills of arguably the most exciting generation of South American players for over 50 years as they qualify in style for the World Cup 2006.

ROAD TO THE FINALS 2006 :
On Planet Football Brazil and Argentina are landmarks of excellence. Exciting and exquisite, impassioned and impressive, the two nation's players are blessed with dizzying skills that, game after game, unleash moments of pure magic.




History Of The Champions League

The complete story of UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE and EUROPEAN CHAMPION CLUBS' CUP: the winners, the finals, the most exciting games, the biggest players.

Champions Of Europe: 1955 - 2005


Champions of Europe is a celebration of 50 years of outstanding football competition as told by the clubs and players who made the contests so unforgettable. Featuring all the most memorable players, goals and performances from every European Cup final ever played, it also includes extended highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the thrilling Liverpool v AC Milan final in Istanbul 2005. As the only official UEFA history of the competition, the DVD also offers unparalleled access to all the big-name players with Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Beckham, Eusebio, Charlton, Maldini, Gerrard and many more sharing their memories of the games and performances that made them legends.
Packed with special features and never-before-seen footage, Champions of Europe is the definitive story of the greatest club football competition in the world.

UEFA - Golden Moments Of The European Championships The Golden Moments' features the all time greatest moments and incidents from the  UEFA European Football Championships.

The Story of the UEFA European Championships                         The Story of the UEFA European Football Championships' charts the history of the tournament. It chronicles the birth of the Championships, and provides action from all the championships from 1960 to the present day. This DVD contains all the best action from these events including from Germany's 3 triumphs in '72, '80 and '96, France's victory in '84 and 2000, 'Football Coming Home' in '96 and Greece's shock-victory in 2004.

1966 World Cup Final England v W Germany


Some people are on the pitch, they think it's all over... It is Now! The time was 5.15pm, the date was 30th July 1966, the place was Wembley... and the act was Geoff Hurst's magnificent extra-time goal which secured World Cup victory for England. It is the stuff of legend and everything about that day in the summer of 1966 has gone on to have an enduring hold on our collective imagination. This UMD allows you to relive that magical day with a digitally remastered version of the original BBC broadcast of the match.



Maradona Villain or Victim?

This amazing production documents the unique career of Diego Maradona, unquestionably one of footballs greatest geniuses. A playing career, dogged by controversy and turbulence, ending in ignominy yet blessed with brilliance and total triumph.

In the 1980's the superstar dominated World football, his astonishing strength and skill winning Argentine the 1986 World Cup and a final with Italy in 1990. This film tells the whole story.

Unique footage of the boy Diego, playing in Buenos Aires slums, his early career, his triumphs with Napoli and Barcelona plus those controversy packed World Cups.

Study the Hand of God goal in frame by frame detail, watch Maradona's Greatest moments, and the tragedy of his last games. All this and more in this classic film



The World Greatest Goals



The World's Greatest Goals is a unique programme which brings you highlights from the golden age of football: 1966 to 1986. The original footage used to compile this DVD is taken from the official World Cup films.

The programme savours the competition's unique atmosphere and contains a dazzling compilation of the greatest moments including fantastic saves and agonizing near misses, fouls and above all... the goals. See some of the greatest players in action. Over 140 non-stop World Cup goals from Charlton, Hurst, Pele, Cruyff, Eusebio, Jairzinho, Muller, Kemoes, Rossi, Maradona, Lineker and many more...








Giants Of Brazil

Giants of Brazil captures the genius and exuberance of Brazilian Football from Pele in the fifties to Romario in 1994. With stunning displays of attacking football and memorable goals, the film features a roll call of genius: Pele, Jairzainho, Garrincha, Romario, Rivelino, Tostao, Zico, Santos and many more.

All the World Cups between 1958 and 1994 are featured with a special profile of 1970 - arguable the greatest team ever assembled in the history of the world cup! For any fan who wants to see football at its best, this superb film is a must!

FIFA Fever - Best Of The FIFA World Cup


As part of FIFA'S Centennial celebrations, FIFA Fever takes you on a fast and furious roller coaster ride through 100 years of the world's greatest football action. Re-live the sheer magnificence of the FIFA World Cup's greatest goals, games, saves, free kicks, heroes and villains, and some of the craziest football antics ever captured on film!

With breathtaking action from 17 FIFA World Cups, and 4 FIFA Women's World Cups, as well as amazing footage from FIFA's Youth and Futsal tournaments, this is quite simply the definitive guide to the world's greatest football moments.

The magical best of Beckham, Pele, Ronaldo, Zindane, Platini, Cruyff and many more megastars awaits you, and that's just for starters.

So sit back, relax and get ready... you're about to be infected with FIFA Fever!



1968 European Cup Final Manchester United - Benfica

Manchester United's dream of capturing the coveted European Cup was finally fulfilled on a balmy, never-to-be-forgotten, night at Wembley Stadium. It was the dramatic conclusion to a twelve year quest to claim the enormous trophy, which had began, under the guidance of legendary manager Matt Busby, in 1956 when United became the first English club to enter the competition.

A near capacity crowd packed Wembley for the eagerly-awaited clash, but it wasn't until the second half that the contest really got into its stride. Bobby Charlton gave United the lead early in the second half, but with ten minutes remaining Jaime Graca scored to put Benfica on level terms.

No further goals in normal time meant that an extra half hour was required to decide the destination of the gleaming trophy, but United didn't need that long for within ten minutes George Best, Brian Kidd (on his 19th birthday), and Bobby Charlton had scored to put United on course for glory.

It was a particularly poignant occasion for Busby, Charlton and Foulkes for they had all survived the Munich Air Disaster of ten years earlier when 23 people, including 11 players and staff, perished on the snowy wastes of a Bavarian airfield when their plane crashed after two previous attempts to take-off had been aborted. The United party had stopped off in the German city to re-fuel on their journey home from a European cup-tie against Red Star in Belgrade.

Manchester United had become English football's first ever 'Kings of Europe' and twenty four hours later there were close on a million people thronging Central Manchester when the team paraded the European Cup through the streets.

It was the pinnacle of achievement for the club at that time and the triumph was further recognised soon after when Matt Busby was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours' List.

History of Football


A History of Football captures all the best moments from over 100 years of the game - drama, passion, excitement and despair that only The Beautiful Game can evoke. Coming into the 20th century Preston North End the finest team in the country. The Invincible's swept all before them at that time, but as we move into the New Millennium, it is a team from London, Chelsea who, along with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool, are dominating the game. In the intervening 100 years the game of Association Football has produced a galaxy of stars, thrilling games and controversy. From they early years of the White Horse final through to th emergence of Michael Owen, whose goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup shook the world and Ronaldinho, the Barcelona and Brazil legend, who is easily the best player on the planet.









Ultimate Soccer Quiz [Interactive DVD Game]


So you think you know more facts than the king of soccer stats?

Think you're the supreme armchair pundit?

Find out just how knowledgeable you are with the 'Ultimate Soccer Quiz', the definitive interactive DVD football quiz. Presented by a man smoother than a chilled, double filtered continental beer, Jeff Stelling is Sky Sport's 'Soccer Saturday' anchorman and the recognised 'don' of football facts.

Now he presents his own fully interactive quiz, produced exclusively for DVD. Containing 22 categories and hundreds of questions, the goal is to identify Jeff's all time squad of legendary players. To unlock the clues to the squad and be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes, take on Jeff and earn the crown of 'Ultimate Soccer Quiz' champion.

Rounds include: Premiership; Goal Scorers; European Champions League Cup; FA Cup; Record Breakers.

Includes: Archive footage, bonus materials and an exclusive video vault.



History Of Football - The Beautiful Game [Box Set]
HISTORY OF FOOTBALL - THE BEAUTIFUL GAME takes you beyond great goals and incredible match action to examine every aspect of the game, Featuring almost 15 hours of amazing footage, this 7 disc box set is packed full of revealing interviews and fascinating insights and explores just why football generates more excitement, wealth and passion around the world than any other sport!

Through exclusive interviews filmed in over fifty countries, this anthology explored the tremendous influence that football holds over our lives and looks at factors that have enabled players to become the cultural icons and global megastars that they are today!



History of Football captures more than 100 years of the drama, passion, excitement and despair that only The Beautiful Game can evoke.

Coming into the 20th century Preston North End were the finest team in the country. As we move into the New Millennium it is another team from the North West of England, Manchester United, who, along with London club Arsenal, are dominating the game.

In the intervening 100 years the game of Association Football has produced a galaxy of stars, thrilling games and controversy from the early years of the White Horse final through to the emergence of Michael Owen, whose goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup shook the world., and David Beckham, whose move to Real Madrid in 2003 was easily the biggest news of the decade so far.

Along the way we pay tribute to Herbert Chapman's sensational Huddersfield and Arsenal sides of the Thirties; explore the era of Finney and Matthews; relive England's World Cup victory of 1966; rejoice in the skills of the fantastic Brazil side of 1970; chart the rise of Liverpool as the dominant force in European football in the 70s and 80s; and examine the sweeping changes in the game in the 90s culminating in an English team. Manchester United, once again being crowned Champions of Europe in 1999, completing an incredible Premier League, FA Cup and European Cup treble.

The New Millennium saw France add the 2000 European Championship trophy to their 1998 World Cup and Liverpool match Manchester United's treble with one of their own in 2001. On the domestic front Arsenal continued to challenge Manchester United winning the 2002 FA Cup on their way to a domestic double but narrowly missing out to Manchester United in the 2003 race to the Premiership title.

A History of Football is a remarkable story of our national game, featuring rare archive footage, exclusive interviews, incredible matches and all the most memorable moments. Presented by Radio 5 Live's Alan Green, it is an essential addition to the DVD collection of any football fan.

Destination Germany - Road To The 2006 Finals

Destination Germany - DG06' is your definitive guide to the 32 national teams participating in football's showcase event in Germany 2006.

The Finals in Germany will be the most anticipated sporting event of 2006 and 'Destination Germany - DG06' offers you the chance to preview the event in-depth. This fantastic DVD includes profiles of each participating team and looks at their chances of winning football's greatest prize. The DVD will feature great action from the qualification campaigns and also includes interviews with star players and national coaches.

In addition to fantastic footballing action from World Greats such as Ronaldinho, Rooney, Figo, Henry, and many others, 'Destination Germany - DG06' showcases the cities hosting the games and stadia where all the action will be taking place.

This DVD is the ultimate companion for this summer's football extravaganza - so sit back and enjoy the football.

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