Episode 043
Reflections on Africa's First World Cup
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)
Introduction
First African World Cup
Journey to Football History
Questionable Triumph of South African World Cup
Fifaland
Pan-Africanism in the World Cup
African Teams in the World Cup
Political Economic Impacts
Outro
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