Chile 1962 Světové stříbro s leskem zlata – Káninský Josef (2022)

The 1962 FIFA World Cup, from which a team led by Josef Masopust brought home silver (and was close to gold), is one of the greatest successes of our sport. And who better to tell this legendary story than those who made their mark in history? Experienced journalists and publicists Stanislav Hrabě and Josef Káninský therefore present authentic testimonies from the still-living players (Václav Mašek, Josef Jelínek, Jan Lála, Jozef Štibrányi, Adolf Scherer). They also bring many other interesting facts and insights about the team that, as they aptly wrote, "bloomed in the vineyard"; referring to the city of Vina del Mar, where the group stage was played. Our team confidently marched towards an unexpected advancement, and even in the quarterfinals and semifinals, they found no conquerors. In the final match, they were just a bit short of luck to lift the most precious trophy above their heads. However, considering the forecasts and the conditions in which they operated, this silver truly shines like gold. The publication, which follows the successful title Belgrade 1976 – European Gold for All Millions, also includes complete and insightful information about the qualification, preparation, and the tournament itself, player profiles, unique photographs, and an interview with Petr Kouba, whose father Pavel was...