Chris Bolsmann (Sociology, Aston University) on the successful 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Topics covered include experiences at stadiums; FIFA‘s Disney-fied World Cup; Pan-Africanism and African teams; and the economic and political impact of the tournament.

More World Cup Thoughts Online:

• ‘After the Final’ with Karabo Mathang and Sindi Mabizela (audio)
• Laurent Dubois and Achille Mbembe on ‘The People’s Game’ (audio)
• African Soccerscapes by Peter Alegi (book)
• Dr. Bolsmann’s World Cup blog at Harvard Business Review
• Footballiscominghome (blog)
• Feel it! Reflections on SA 2010 (blog)
• Chronicle of SA 2010 for Latin Americans (blog in Spanish)

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Tags: 2010 World Cup, Chris Bolsmann, football, soccer, South Africa

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