Football’s original master
HH: Helenio Herrera is the compelling story of football’s most notorious coach, and one of the finest minds in football, nicknamed “IL Mago” (The Wizard) after bringing European Cup glory to Inter Milan in successive years. The explosive book explores the enigma of the incredibly charismatic HH a philanderer, charlatan, thrash-talker and serial winner mired in controversy. His stellar career was halted by the death of one of his star players and his subsequent trial for manslaughter. He revolutionised football coaching. Preparing his teams meticulously, he was obsessed with his players’ mental toughness and introduced idiosyncratic psychological techniques. Herrera began … Continue reading Football’s original master
