Football: The Impossible Collection
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Football. Fußball. Fútbol. The Beautiful Game. No sport has ever captured the human imagination quite so completely, or united so many millions across borders, languages, and generations.
Football: The Impossible Collection distills the sport into 100 defining moments, not simply the greatest, but the most culturally seismic. Guided by the authoritative voice of Rory Smith, longtime football correspondent for The New York Times, the collection moves chronologically through the sport's extraordinary arc: from Pelé's arrival on American soil to Messi's long-awaited coronation at the 2022 World Cup, from the birth of the Premier League to Zinedine Zidane's infamous fury on the world's grandest stage. Across borders, genders, and leagues, these are the flashpoints that didn't just define football. They defined us.
True to Assouline's commitment to the object as art form, the volume arrives in a sculptural rubber-like clamshell case, its hardcover rendered in a bold field-green that makes the iconic black-and-white ball leap from the surface. The three-dimensional football at its center is not decoration; it is a declaration. For those who have ever felt the pull of the beautiful game, it is nothing less than essential.
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Below you will find our clear, straightforward guide to shipping and deliveries.
Delivery Timelines
We source our collection globally to ensure the highest quality. Processing times depend on item location:
In-Stock (USA): Ships from our North Carolina warehouse in 10–14 business days.
In-Stock (International): Ships from our Netherlands warehouse in 4–8 weeks.
Atelier (Made-to-Order): Custom pieces are crafted and shipped within 4–6 weeks.
Backordered Items: We will provide an estimated shipping window via email and notify you of any schedule updates.
Note on Atelier Products: Full payment is required at the time of purchase for all Atelier items. Because these pieces are made-to-order specifically for you, all sales are final and are not eligible for returns, cancellations, or refunds.
Your Eichholtz sales representative will reach out after your custom order request is placed.
Shipping Methods
Curbside Delivery: Large or fragile items are delivered on a pallet to the first dry area at ground level (e.g., driveway or porch). Drivers do not enter the home or remove packaging.
White-Glove Delivery: (Subject to availability) Includes delivery to your room of choice, light assembly, and removal of all packaging materials.
Your Delivery Appointment
All freight deliveries require an appointment.
Access Check: Please confirm that all elevators, doorways, and hallways can accommodate your items before ordering.
Fees: If a delivery cannot be completed due to access constraints or a missed appointment, the carrier may charge redelivery or storage fees.
Receiving Your Order
Important: Please inspect your shipment immediately upon arrival.
Visible Damage: If the box or product is damaged, note it clearly on the Delivery Receipt before signing. Take photos of the damage from multiple angles.
Severe Damage: You have the right to refuse delivery if the item is significantly compromised.
Concealed Damage: If you find damage after unpacking, please contact us immediately to begin a claim.
Shipping Destinations & Restrictions
We ship exclusively within the contiguous United States.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, Alaska, Hawaii, or international locations at this time.
Changes & Cancellations
Before Shipping: Requests to cancel or modify an order must be made before the item leaves the warehouse.
After Shipping: Once an item has shipped, any changes or cancellations will be processed as a Return, and return shipping fees will apply.
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