Abstract
World Cup 2002, 31 days that shook the world of football and had fans everywhere gasping for more. There has arguably never been a tournament like it, with an upset arising almost every day: Cup holders France return home without scoring a single goal; Portugal humbled by the USA; Italy eliminated by South Korea; and David Beckham defeating his, and England's, nemesis Argentina - a result witnessed during a very long nationwide lunch break. This was also a World Cup of firsts: the first of the new millennium; the first to be held in Asia; and the first to be co-hosted and hooligan-free. The passion of the Japanese and South Korean fans helped restore the ethic of the people's game to a contest that had been in danger of turning into a corporate bonanza. "Going Oriental" explores the substantial impact of World Cup 2002.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Publisher | Mainstream Publishing Co Ltd |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1840186771 |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Sept 2002 |
Keywords
- football
- ethnicity
- sport and leisure cultures
- fan culture
- World Cup