The Power and The Glory – A New History of the World Cup
- Finton Hanks
On October 30, Canning House hosted Jonathan Wilson, author of The Power and The Glory, A New History of the World Cup. He discussed his new book, which details the political side of the football World Cup, and reflected upon the enduring links between Latin America and the competition.
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Their discussion highlighted that democracy is relatively strong in the Southern Cone, but there are a number of challenges to it. Corruption and crime are deeply-rooted problems, and some voters have become increasingly disillusioned. In certain instances there also seems to be a disconnection between the people and the politicians and institutions that are intended to represent them. Watch the full discussion below.