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The Final

In Pursuit of Greatness

Rob Fletcher author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd

Publishing:1st Jun '26

£17.09 was £18.99

This title is due to be published on 1st June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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The Final cover

The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness captures the drama of the last European Cup final before the Champions League overhaul: a watershed moment in football. On 18 May 1994, Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ faced Fabio Capello’s injury-hit AC Milan in Athens. What should have been a coronation for Barca turned into one of the most remarkable performances in European football history from their opponent. With stars like Romário, Stoichkov, Maldini and Savi?evi?, the match became a tactical masterclass that stunned fans and rewrote expectations. The book revisits the journey to Athens – from Galatasaray’s infamous ‘Welcome to Hell’ to Milan’s imperious league campaign – before dissecting the final’s pivotal moments. It explores how the outcome shaped both clubs, the careers of their icons, and the wider legacy of 1990s European football. Rich in storytelling and insight, The Final is the definitive account of one night that changed the game forever.

ISBN: 9781836802907

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

224 pages