Soccer Diplomacy: International Relations and Football Since 1914

Although the game of soccer is known by many names around the world-football, f tbol, Fu ball, voetbal-the sport is a universal language. Throughout the past century, governments have used soccer to further their diplomatic aims through a range of actions including boycotts, carefully orchestrated displays at matches, and more. In turn, soccer organizations have leveraged their power over membership and tournament decisions to play a role in international...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813179513
• ISBN13: 9780813179513
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"