Celebrate the world’s most beloved sport with Football: The Impossible Collection by Assouline — a luxurious collector’s edition chronicling the 100 most defining moments in football history. Written by acclaimed journalist Rory Smith, longtime football correspondent for The New York Times, this extraordinary volume captures the matches, players, triumphs, and controversies that shaped the beautiful game across generations.
From Pelé’s transformative arrival in America to Lionel Messi’s emotional 2022 FIFA World Cup victory, the book explores football’s most iconic cultural moments, including the rise of the Premier League, unforgettable World Cup finals, and legendary players like Zinedine Zidane. Spanning leagues, countries, and eras, this edition is both a sports archive and a work of art.
Presented in Assouline’s signature luxury format, the hardcover book arrives in a sculptural rubberized clamshell case featuring a striking three-dimensional black-and-white football design against a bold field-green cover. Timed perfectly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, this collectible edition is an essential addition for football fans, sports collectors, and lovers of luxury coffee table books.
Rory Smith has spent more than two decades covering international football, attending six FIFA World Cups, five European Championships, and eight UEFA Champions League finals. In addition to his work with The New York Times, Smith has contributed to ESPN, The Times of London, and The Independent.
Details
- Author: Rory Smith
- Publisher: Assouline
- Hardcover with luxury clamshell case
- Features 100 iconic moments in football history
- Decorative collector’s edition coffee table book
- Ideal for football fans, sports collectors, and gift giving
