2024-04-18 09:36:40
Why is the Bohemians of Prague crest a kangaroo? Where did the AS Saint-Étienne black panther come from? Why does Valenciennes sport a swan, Valencia CF a bat and Atlético de Madrid a bear under a tree? How did an Indian chef become the symbol of a Belgian club? What do the emblems of FC Barcelona and FC Basel have in common? What is this strange animal on the chest of Liverpool players and where does this witch on the crest of an Italian club come from?
Through these 1001 football logos, where we learn that the Manchester United Red Devils are a 100% French creation or that Jules Rimet’s housekeeper is at the origin of the Red Star star, this book retraces the origin of the official coats of arms of football clubs. He also tells in his own way the progress of the world: its myths, its wars, its religions, its industrialization, its political currents… In this erudite and amused compilation where wolves, lions, eagles, tigers and dragons are all strong symbols, a football history contemplates us.
All the stories of the logos are listed in this work. He describes their evolution, their perfect adaptation to modern marketing and digital technology: anyone today wishing to find a football result will see the logo of the club they are looking for appear on their screen. Club logos are now their absolute emblem by which everyone recognizes them.
Stéphane Cohen is a TV producer, documentary director, automotive journalist for C8 and writer. He is the author of “Pelé” published in 2023 by Solar editions and of several works devoted to surfing and automobiles.
1001 football club logos – By Stéphane Cohen – 288 pages – 17.90 euros – Published on April 25, 2024 – Solar Editions
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