Routledge - Moments, Metaphors, Memories: Soccer History Book

Explore the deep impact of the world's most popular mass spectator sport. This book examines how soccer creates significant moments on and off the field, turning specific events into metaphors and lasting memories. It looks at the wider social, cultural, psychological, political, commercial, and aesthetic implications that define the game. Since its start as a modern game, soccer history has been shaped by events that change how the sport is organized and understood. This text tracks the movement from local clubs to national identities and from local play to a global phenomenon. By studying these transnational spaces, readers gain a better understanding of the context and impact of soccer in our global society.