For an entire month, every four years, all eyes are on the part of the planet that organizes a huge celebration. Footballers from 32 countries, who have managed to secure their presence in the tournament through dozens of matches, fight and compete for the ultimate accolade: the title of world champion at the World Cup!

Hundreds of millions of eyes watch the matches with bated breath. Each time, the very history unfolds before our eyes. Drama and joy alternate, and we become eyewitnesses to the moment when fate itself takes shape and guides its chosen ones on a journey toward triumph and glory.

However, some are left with bitterness, perhaps to test their endurance. Some return years later, forcing fate to bow to their greatness and lead them to the throne of eternity. But some do give in!

In his new book, Christos Sotirakopoulos, who has traveled to the four corners of the planet for three decades covering the biggest football events, takes us on a mental journey through time as we witness, like a fairy tale, a series of World Cup moments where a fine line determines winners and losers.

With just a few variations, these moments could have evolved differently. Because ultimately, football is not just a game; it's also a part of life itself...