- Published: 30 November 2011
- ISBN: 9781448128051
- Imprint: Vintage Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 432
Garrincha
The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero
- Published: 30 November 2011
- ISBN: 9781448128051
- Imprint: Vintage Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 432
[A] powerfully atmospheric and beautifully rendered life of one of Brazil's greatest ever players... A sad and fantastic book
Harry Pearson, When Saturday Comes
[Castro's] research is exhaustive and exemplary
Sunday Times
A compelling page-turner, warts and all
Scotland on Sunday
Castro's biography is funny and moving, zealously researched and lovingly told. This excellent new translation by Andrew Downie means English readers can properly appreciate one of the most incredible lives in the history of sport
Alex Bellos, Daily Telegraph
Passionate, fascinating and surprisingly moving... a worthy tribute... According to Gazza, Gascoigne has limited interest in books. He should be persuaded to make an exception for Garrincha. He would learn more about himself than by reading his own autobiography
Guardian