HH

'Brilliantly researched and superbly told.' GUILLEM BALAGUÉ
'A story that, once read, you can't forget.' DUNCAN HAMILTON, THREE-TIME WILLIAM HILL AWARD WINNER
'Assiduously researched... tells Herrera's outrageous story with verve' FINANCIAL TIMES

THE STORY OF FOOTBALL'S MOST NOTORIOUS COACH

Nicknamed 'Il Mago' (The Wizard) after bringing European Cup glory to Inter Milan in successive years, Helenio Herrera was hailed as one of the finest minds in football.

This explosive book explores the enigma of the incredibly charismatic 'HH': a philanderer, charlatan, trash-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.

HH reveals how Herrera was the original master of the game's dark arts. In Spain he introduced a regime of performance-enhancing drugs, and he continued this practice in Italy, which eventually led to his downfall. Featuring interviews with those who knew Herrera well - including Fabio Capello, Sandro Mazzola, Ian St John and Denis Law - HH is a fascinating story of deceit and intrigue, bloodshed, sex and glorious football.