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REVIEWS: This week’s sporting film, book, game and app essentials – The Secret Footballer’s Guide to the Modern Game and more

Sport360 staff

09:00 30/12/2016

We take a look at the latest sporting releases across books, films, games and apps as well as some other classics that you should be looking to buy.

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Don’t Take Me Home: On Tour With the Red Wall

Price: Dh100

Where to buy: Amazon

Euro 2016 will forever be a huge part of Welsh football history and this book tells the story of France, Bale, Belgium and semi-final heartbreak from a fans’ standpoint.

 

The Secret Footballer’s Guide to the Modern Game

Price: Dh46

Where to buy: Kinokuniya

Now a bona fide franchise in terms of football writing, the anonymous author delves into the tactical trends of modern times, explaining why they work…and don’t work.

XV Beyond the Tryline

Price: Dh30

Where to buy: Amazon

A documentary for rugby afficiandos and those wanting to understand more about the game. With contributions from Jonny Wilkinson, Dan Carter and Prince Harry who all outline just what makes it such a special sport.

Wired: A Season Inside the NBA

Where to buy: Amazon Prime

The title is slightly misleading as it’s more than one season that’s covered but this still makes for a fascinating insight. Focusing mainly what goes on off-court, at training and just before games. It’s a must-see for basketball lovers.

Mark Morris Infinite Air

Price: Dh150

Where to buy: Amazon Hits the slopes this winter with this snowboarding sim which offers genuinely awesome graphics and impressive realism, plus a host of different terrains, characters and methods of gameplay.

Sky Sports

Price: Free

Where to buy: iTunes/Play Store

With the transfer window nearly upon us, if you want to keep up to date with the latest comings and goings in the Premier League and Europe, plus plenty of rumours this is probably the app for you.

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