Romantsev’s career and Ferguson’s life: what autobiographies to read during self-isolation

Coronavirus is changing the life of mankind more and more every day. Residents of most countries of the world are now forced to stay at home to protect themselves and their loved ones from possible infection. In fact, self-isolation and quarantine is a great way to spend your free time with benefit and do all the things you didn’t have time for before. For example, take the plunge into reading. We’ve picked out some great autobiography books that are definitely worth getting to know for those interested in sports.

“Spartak: 7 years of strict regime”.

Author: Alexander Bubnov.

In his book, the Soviet soccer player and a famous analyst of the ball game tells the story of the most popular capital club. This is the legendary period of the 80’s, when “Spartak” fell in love with a lot of soccer fans. In those days, it was led by Konstantin Beskov and Nikolai Starostin. Then no other team did not show such a spectacular game and did not get as consistently in the winners of the championship of the USSR.

However, inside the team was not all so smooth. Players hated Beskov, and Starostin dreamed of removing him from the club. In turn, Beskov, “dictator in velvet gloves”, ruthlessly knocked out any heresy. And yet such radical actions were aimed solely at achieving the success of Spartak Moscow.

This book is an honest account of Beskov and Starostin, Cherenkov and Gavrilov, Dasaev and Romantsev and other Spartak players against the backdrop of Soviet life in the 80s. A story about difficult relationships with people with whom Alexander Bubnov had the opportunity to work, play and live together for seven years.

Buy.

“Game over. Volleyball continues”

Author: Elena Gamova.

Every athlete dreams of a bright career filled with victories and gold cups. Russian volleyball player Ekaterina Gamova followed just such a path. She joined the masters team at the age of 14, and soon made her debut in the Russian national team. Gamova won the World and European Championships, as well as two silver medals at the Olympic Games.

After finishing her volleyball career Gamova worked as an analyst and commentator. She also wrote a book, which is filled not only with memories of her sporting life. Ekaterina sincerely tells about different sides of her path: wealth and poverty, love and betrayal, moments of happiness and the agony of disappointment.

Buy.

“Autobiography”

Author: Alex Ferguson.

In 1986, Alex Ferguson headed not the most successful at that time English club Manchester United. But in subsequent years won with him 38 tournaments, including the Club World Cup, two Champions Leagues, 13 English championships and five FA Cups. The winner of 49 different trophies, Ferguson is considered the most successful coach in British history. His team was feared around the world, and victory over MJ was considered almost a miracle. In 1999, Alex was awarded the title of Sir by the Queen herself for his significant contribution to the development of sport.

The 2012/2013 season was his last in the coaching position. Ferguson left beautifully, winning the championship of England. In his autobiography he talks in detail about his career path, victories and conflicts, working with young Cristiano Ronaldo and experienced David Beckham.

Read.

“Johan Cruyff. My life.”

Author: Johan Cruyff.

“I knew nothing about soccer until I knew Cruyff,” Pep Guardiola once said. There is no doubt that Johan is one of the best soccer players in world history. He has managed to prove himself both as a great player and as a head coach.

Cruyff finished writing his autobiography just three months before his death. The book will answer all the questions about his persona, as well as tell you about the funny episodes and dramatic turns of the difficult life of the titled footballer.

Buy.