A monumental exploration of soccer and society in our timeby its preeminent historian.The Age of Football proves that whether you call it football or soccer, you cant make sense of the modern world without understanding its most popular sport. With breathtaking scope and an unparalleled knowledge of the game, David Goldblattauthor of the best-selling The Ball Is Roundcharts soccers global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization.