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Pricking the balloon of the World Cup as romantic footy competition

EveshamAddick
EveshamAddick Posts: 7,013
in Other Football and Sports
https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/how-the-world-cup-shaped-footballs-gilded-age

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  • Arthur_Trudgill
    Arthur_Trudgill Posts: 463
    Not perfect, true.

    But to me the World Cup is unique in captivating the entire world: Europe, South America, Africa, North America, Asia, the Caribbean, everyone. I love it. Life would be so much poorer without it.
  • cafctom
    cafctom Posts: 11,363
    Currently half way through Jonathan Wilson's new World Cup book - would definitely recommend to anyone interested in the social/political interaction with sport and the wider world. 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,832
    Personally couldn’t care less where the tournament is held as long as it is run properly 

    didn’t mind it in Russia as a proper footballing nation

    didnt mind it in Qatar as was nice having it in November/December and having all the stadiums concentrated for the fans. 

    Dont mind it in America even if country is run by religious nutters who oppress women’s rights 

    don’t mind it going to Saudi Arabia as I don’t believe in sports washing. My opinion of Saudi doesn’t change by them hosting football boxing etc 

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