FIXED FRAGMENTS. BEAUTIFUL AND DISGUSTING. A STORY OF TWO FACES OF FOOTBALL

Discover a fascinating journey through the world of football, where beauty and brutality intertwine into one unique story. This book is an invitation to a deeper understanding of what lies behind the scenes of stadiums and in the hearts of football players. Prepare for emotions that will touch your soul and change the way you perceive this popular sport.

• Insightful analysis of modern football
• Stories about stars who regain their human dimension
• Strong look at corruption and sportswashing
• Portrait of football full of disappointments and delights
• Invitation to a new adventure for those who have stayed away from football
• Unusual stories about moments of enlightenment and the dark sides of the discipline
• Analysis of the Polish hell from which Sousa fled

Michał Okoński, the author of this book, tirelessly searches for "fixed fragments" in football - moments that allow us to believe that not everything in this world can be converted into money. His view of the World Cup final, the Champions League matches and the touching gestures of solidarity at the European Championship, when Eriksen had a heart attack and Vialli embraced Mancini, is full of empathy and understanding for human emotions.

At the same time, Okoński does not avoid difficult topics. He deals with corruption, sportswashing, the idea of the Super League and the fall of Barcelona, which is no longer "more than a club". He also analyzes the Polish realities from which Sousa fled and in which Michniewicz buried the talents of football players. For the author, the struggles of the stars, which attract a billion-dollar audience, are a mirror in which the present is reflected.

In this book, football stars regain their human dimension and seek freedom. We get to know Pelé, who lacks the love that the people give to Garrincha, Gascoigne, tormented by childhood demons, Haaland, reminiscent of a superhero, and Marciniak, the judge of our affairs. "Fixed Fragments" is an extraordinary portrait of modern football, which delights and disappoints, but above all encourages reflection.

The book, published by Znak Publishing House, has 368 pages and a format of 206x147 mm. The paperback cover makes it comfortable to read and ideal to take on a trip. The year of publication is 2023, which guarantees the topicality of the topics discussed and a fresh look at the world of football. It is a must-have for every football fan who wants to understand its beauty and ugliness.