Overview
Jugador profesional en equipos como Atlante y Atlético Español, Raúl Orvañanos es un cronista imprescindible de las transmisiones de futbol en la historia de la televisión mexicana.
En Mi vida es el fútbol narra su enorme afición desde que era un niño hasta convertirse en portero profesional, y sus encuentros con leyendas del balompié como El Rey Pelé, “La Tota” Carbajal, Maradona, “Nacho” Trelles o Hugo Sánchez.
El autor comparte sus vivencias en una docena de Mundiales, donde ha participado como analista en programas deportivos que hicieron época; así como su opinión sobre los mejores futbolistas que ha visto jugar o cuyas hazañas ha narrado a lo largo de los años, tales como Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo y Messi.
A Orvañanos no le tiembla la mano para hablar de la realidad del futbol mexicano, del que cuestiona sus vicios; los torpes manejos de ciertos federativos y la mezquindad de los dueños de equipos. Además, repasa el despegue del futbol femenil y critica algunas de las decisiones de la FIFA.
Este libro es uno de los testimonios más valiosos para comprender la magia del juego; su esencia, sus luces y sombras; sus héroes y batallas… contado con la característica amenidad y sencillez de un apasionado del micrófono. En suma, una lectura imprescindible, no sólo para los amantes del futbol.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
A professional player for teams such as Atlante and Atlético Español, Raúl Orvañanos is an essential chronicler of soccer broadcasts in the history of Mexican television.
In Soccer is My Life , he recounts his enormous passion for the game from childhood to becoming a professional goalkeeper, and his encounters with soccer legends such as El Rey Pelé, “La Tota” Carbajal, Maradona, “Nacho” Trelles, and Hugo Sánchez.
The author shares his experiences in a dozen World Cups, where he participated as analyst in sports shows that made history, as well as his opinion on the best soccer players he has seen play or whose exploits he has narrated over the years, such as Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Messi.
Orvañanos does not shy away from talking about the reality of Mexican soccer, questioning its vices, the clumsy management of certain federations, and the pettiness of team owners. He also reviews the rise of women’s soccer and criticizes some of FIFA’s decisions.
This book is one of the most valuable testimonies to understand the magic of the game, its essence, its lights and shadows, its heroes and battles, told with the characteristic charm and simplicity of a passionate microphone user. In short, it is essential reading, not only for soccer lovers.
En Mi vida es el fútbol narra su enorme afición desde que era un niño hasta convertirse en portero profesional, y sus encuentros con leyendas del balompié como El Rey Pelé, “La Tota” Carbajal, Maradona, “Nacho” Trelles o Hugo Sánchez.
El autor comparte sus vivencias en una docena de Mundiales, donde ha participado como analista en programas deportivos que hicieron época; así como su opinión sobre los mejores futbolistas que ha visto jugar o cuyas hazañas ha narrado a lo largo de los años, tales como Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo y Messi.
A Orvañanos no le tiembla la mano para hablar de la realidad del futbol mexicano, del que cuestiona sus vicios; los torpes manejos de ciertos federativos y la mezquindad de los dueños de equipos. Además, repasa el despegue del futbol femenil y critica algunas de las decisiones de la FIFA.
Este libro es uno de los testimonios más valiosos para comprender la magia del juego; su esencia, sus luces y sombras; sus héroes y batallas… contado con la característica amenidad y sencillez de un apasionado del micrófono. En suma, una lectura imprescindible, no sólo para los amantes del futbol.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
A professional player for teams such as Atlante and Atlético Español, Raúl Orvañanos is an essential chronicler of soccer broadcasts in the history of Mexican television.
In Soccer is My Life , he recounts his enormous passion for the game from childhood to becoming a professional goalkeeper, and his encounters with soccer legends such as El Rey Pelé, “La Tota” Carbajal, Maradona, “Nacho” Trelles, and Hugo Sánchez.
The author shares his experiences in a dozen World Cups, where he participated as analyst in sports shows that made history, as well as his opinion on the best soccer players he has seen play or whose exploits he has narrated over the years, such as Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Messi.
Orvañanos does not shy away from talking about the reality of Mexican soccer, questioning its vices, the clumsy management of certain federations, and the pettiness of team owners. He also reviews the rise of women’s soccer and criticizes some of FIFA’s decisions.
This book is one of the most valuable testimonies to understand the magic of the game, its essence, its lights and shadows, its heroes and battles, told with the characteristic charm and simplicity of a passionate microphone user. In short, it is essential reading, not only for soccer lovers.
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