

Brilliant Orange
Book • 2000
Brilliant Orange delves into the history and culture of Dutch football, examining how the country's post-war societal experiences and philosophical outlooks shaped its distinctive football style, known as Total Football.
The book explores connections between football, architecture, art, and Dutch society, focusing on figures like Johan Cruyff and the national team's successes and near misses in major tournaments.
The book explores connections between football, architecture, art, and Dutch society, focusing on figures like Johan Cruyff and the national team's successes and near misses in major tournaments.
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