I Hope to Visit Armenia Soon. Luciano Wernicke Sends a Video Message to Armenian Readers (Video)
07/07/2026
Argentine journalist and author Luciano Wernicke has sent a special video message to Armenian readers to mark the publication of the Armenian edition of his book "Why Is Soccer Played Eleven Against Eleven?" In his message, Wernicke thanked Newmag and said it was a great honor to see his book translated into Armenian.
At Newmag Summer Fest 2026, the publishing house presented the Armenian edition of "Why Is Soccer Played Eleven Against Eleven?" Wernicke notes that many of the stories and facts included in the book cannot be easily found online, as they are the result of years of research and historical investigation.
"In my book, you will find the answers to one hundred questions about the history of football. For example, why do teams have eleven players, why does a match last 90 minutes, who introduced the penalty kick, who invented the goal net, and who actually scored the first goal. In short, you'll discover fascinating stories about the world's greatest sport."
In his video message, Wernicke also spoke warmly about Armenia. He mentioned the large Armenian community in Argentina, his appreciation for Armenian cuisine, and expressed his hope of visiting the country in the near future.
"I hope to visit Armenia next year, take part in the Newmag festival, and meet you in person. I am delighted that you will now be able to read my book in Armenian. I wrote it with great love and passion, and I hope you will enjoy it."
Luciano Wernicke is an Argentine journalist, screenwriter, and lecturer. He has worked for many years with Argentina's leading sports media outlets, including El Gráfico, Olé, and Diarios y Noticias (DyN). He has also taught sports journalism and authored several bestselling books on the history of football, translated into more than 20 languages.
In "Why Is Soccer Played Eleven Against Eleven?", Wernicke brings together 100 fascinating facts from the history of football. Readers will discover how the rules of the game were created, who introduced many of the innovations that are now considered indispensable, how extraordinary transfers took place in the past, and the remarkable stories behind the world's most popular sport.
Both informative and entertaining, the book offers an engaging journey through football history for lifelong fans and readers who are only beginning to explore the game and its many secrets.
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Why do they play football exactly 11 against 11? Who invented the penalty kick? When did the team play three games in one day? How did they make transfers with cement, meat or a few drams? Luciano Wernicke collected 100 surprising, unexpected and remarkable facts about football in one book. Here are legendary victories and incredible failures, forgotten rules, impossible records, strange faces and scandalous episodes. The book is not just a collection of facts, but a fun and absorbing journey through the history of the world's favorite game. Do you think you know everything about football? this book will pleasantly surprise you. If you are new to the game, this book is the best place to start.
