Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A Look Inside the Temples of the Soccer Gods
Soccer fans worldwide are watching as the World Cup tournament unfolds this month in South Africa. As millions of spectators root for their teams at watch parties and sports bars throughout the nation, it seems as though America has embraced a newfound fascination with the game. Although soccer’s popularity is growing and continues to grow in the United States, it has and always will be a cultural touchstone in Latin America.
In “Temples of the Earthbound Gods,” (University of Texas Press, 2008)…
