Soccer: the new Religion
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History of Soccer
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Diego Maradona: the Legend, the Cult
Italy: the Arena of the Church
Colonial India: More than just a Game
Juju: Beyond the Field
Mexico: Si Se Puede
Special Case: The World Cup
Some History on the World Cup
Italy: Nationalism within the World Cup
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Additional Readings and Links
For Devoted Soccer Fans ONLY
Click on each phrase to find my sources for this website.
1.) Book by Bill Murray on the History of Soccer.
2.) The book by Gary Armstrong discussing Diego Maradona, Italy, and Tanzania among other topics of interest.
3.)
The book by Paul Dimeo discussing South Asian soccer (Indian soccer)
4.) Book on the World Cup's history by Paul Gardner.
5.) Book by Simon Martin on Mussolini and Football (Soccer).
ARTICLES OF INTEREST AND FAN WEBSITES (ENJOY)
1.) Interesting article from the
L.A. Times
about the very strong passion found in the U.S.-Mexico rivalry. It describes the last game between the two teams in Mexico on August 13, 2009.
2.) Diego Maradona fan website (claims that "Maradona is God" - notice the image of Maradona in the background with angel wings).
3.) The official site of U.S. soccer fans (a.k.a. "Sam's Army").
4.) If you want to see several links to different fan sites and official soccer sites, check out this link. (I promise that it will keep you busy!)
5.) Official website of the FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa.
HOW MUCH DO SOCCER FANS LOVE THEIR TEAMS?.... CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT!!!
CHALLENGING THE TRADITIONAL NOTION OF MARGINAL PLAY