As the tournament gets under way, there are plenty of lessons to be gleaned about football, Europe and life in general
Football is played all over the world but Europe can confidently say that it is most successful here. It is a cultural asset in Europe, where it has been deeply rooted since it emerged in the mid-19th century in the wake of the labour movement. Europe’s clubs are unrivalled. And apart from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, only European nations have been world champions. Ten countries from Europe have reached a World Cup final.
Continue reading…As the tournament gets under way, there are plenty of lessons to be gleaned about football, Europe and life in general Football is played all over the world but Europe can confidently say that it is most successful here. It is a cultural asset in Europe, where it has been deeply rooted since it emerged in the mid-19th century in the wake of the labour movement. Europe’s clubs are unrivalled. And apart from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, only European nations have been world champions. Ten countries from Europe have reached a World Cup final. Continue reading…
