Official Licensed Publication of FIFA

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1 Official Licensed Publication of FIFA

2 Content Outline The Global Game FIFA tournaments Football in the Continental Confederations AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC & UEFA tournaments A-Z of Nations All 205 associations within FIFA Records and Miscellany Records, curiosities, obituaries, book reviews, fixtures, rules of football There will also be two sections of colour plates cleared for world-wide use. The Almanack of World Football will be edited by Guy Oliver, one of the leading experts on world football. He is the author of The Guinness Record of World Soccer, whilst television credits include his role as Series Producer of Futbol Mundial and History of Football : The Beautiful Game, both of which he produced for an international market. Guy is currently working with FIFA on The Official Film of the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

3 What is the Almanack of World Football? Harpastum Publishing has a world-wide license to produce a FIFA branded annual publication that will be the definitive and essential guide to world football. With privileged access to official records and sources, the Almanack of World Football will include: An in-depth A-Z guide to all 205 associations Comprehensive coverage of every international and regional tournament played around the world There will also be articles on topical issues written by leading figures within the game as well as the most comprehensive records section ever produced. Why does this represent a unique publishing opportunity? FIFA is one of the most recognisable global brand names With FIFA branding, publishers will be able to target a wider market than the specialist football market The co-operation of FIFA in the marketing of the book will underpin its success As an annual, the book represents a long term and sustainable source of revenue To take account of differing seasons around the world, publishers will be able to choose from two editions to give them the most appropriate and up to date edition for their market The book has been specifically designed to facilitate translation and reproduction into any language The Almanack is being edited and compiled by Guy Oliver, a recognised leading authority on the global game THE PROJECT No other book on the market can match the Almanack of World Football for its comprehensive coverage, brand recognition, up to date content and suitability for a global market.

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5 From the poorest slums to the richest suburbs; from war-torn Mogadishu to fashionable Milan; from east to west; from Beijing to Buenos Aires; the passion for football and therefore the market for this book is truly global and growing. Unlike other publications, the Almanack of World Football will reflect this wide spectrum and each year will provide the most comprehensive and up to date information for all 205 associations featuring: A review of the past year and upcoming events Details of international matches Details of national league competitions Details of Cup tournaments FIFA rankings Past champions and cup winners Association information and contacts No existing publication can compete with the depth and breadth of coverage included in the Almanack of World Football. NATIONS OF THE WORLD

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7 The FIFA World Cup TM The ultimate prize in world sport. In 2002 a total cumulative audience of 28,8 billion watched the tournament unfold in Japan and Korea. The close relationship with FIFA means that the Almanack of World Football will include: Reviews and comments from prominent personalities in the game The official statistics from both the qualifiers and final tournament This coverage will extend to other FIFA tournaments such as the FIFA Women s World Cup, youth tournaments and the FIFA Club World Championship. Continental Championships The Almanack of World Football will also provide unrivalled coverage of the many continental tournaments in the football calendar. Africa the African Cup of Nations, African Champions League and Confederation Cup Asia the Asian Cup, Asian Champions League and AFC Cup CONCACAF the Gold Cup and the Club Championship Europe the European Championship, Champions League and UEFA Cup Oceania the Nations Cup South America the Copa America, Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana The Almanack will also cover many other smaller regional tournaments along with detailed coverage of the growing number of tournaments for women. No other publication will be able to match it for the sheer breadth of coverage. INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

8 Everyone has their own philosophy and concept of what football is. For me, football is my life because it has given me everything. I would love to have an investigation to see who invented football. We will never have to build him a monument or statue. He will always be part of history, along with the greatest geniuses whoever lived. Those who discovered penicillin, the telephone, television and gravity are perhaps the greatest geniuses, but whoever invented football should be worshipped as a God. Hugo Sanchez, Mexico and Real Madrid Available Autumn 2005 and then every Spring and Autumn thereafter 1248 pages, 138mm x 188mm For world-wide language rights please contact Telephone +44 (0) Fax +44 (0) Or contact Harpastum Publishing guyoliver@harpastumpublishing.com All imagery supplied by Action Images Official Licensed Product. The FIFA Logo (C) 1977 FIFA TM. Manufactured under license by Harpastum Publishing