{"product_id":"football-for-sale-nico-p-9791221091380","title":"Football for Sale: A global expos? on corruption, exploitation, and broken dreams-and a survival guide for the next generation.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootball for Sale\u003c\/em\u003e is an unflinching and unapologetic expos? that pulls back the curtain on the greed, corruption, and exploitation poisoning the world's most beloved sport. From illegal transfers and match-fixing to the systemic abuse of young talent, this book uncovers the dark underbelly of a game that has sold its soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous investigations across four continents and 12 countries, the authors-a seasoned writer and football intermediary, and a professional player-reveal a global web of deceit. They expose shocking stories of players manipulated by fraudulent agents, clubs used as fronts for money laundering, and a culture that prioritises profit over people. Racism, bullying, political influence, and exploitation are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a deeper, systemic rot. This is not just a book about football. It's a stark warning about the human cost of a sport in crisis. It's a call to action for administrators, players, fans, and families to demand transparency, accountability, and reform. With candid interviews, first-hand accounts, and hard-hitting insights, \u003cem\u003eFootball for Sale\u003c\/em\u003e dismantles the sanitised fa?ade of modern football. It gives a voice to those silenced by fear and shame, and shines a light on the urgent need for change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also serves as a vital guide for young, aspiring footballers and their families, offering crucial insights and warnings to navigate the pitfalls of a system rigged against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nico P, Andrea P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9791221091380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Football for Sale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.16d","brand":"Nico P","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46881293435135,"sku":"9791221091380","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59adb4bc-6c0e-44f4-a5dd-a43736472283.jpg?v=1747971247","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/football-for-sale-nico-p-9791221091380","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}