A review by bennyd
How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer

4.0

Very interesting, but very heady sociological read. There's a lot of good insight into the behind-the-scenes of the soccer world. Ever wanted to know why hooliganism exists? Or how Franco's regime helped to make Barcelona the most loved and hated franchise in professional sports? How about the corruption of Italian refereeing and why nobody can do anything about it? If you're looking for a straight-up book about the soccer world, don't get this. If you're into sociology and are interested in reading about it from a soccer perspective, this is the book for you.