Episode 43:

Chris Bolsmann (Sociology, Aston University) on the successful 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Topics covered include experiences at stadiums; FIFA's Disney-fied World Cup; Pan-Africanism and African teams; and the economic and political impact of the tournament.

More World Cup Thoughts Online:

• After the Final with Karabo Mathang and Sindi Mabizela (audio)
• Laurent Dubois and Achille Mbembe on The People's Game (audio)
• African Soccerscapes by Peter Alegi (book)
• Dr. Bolsmann's World Cup blog at Harvard Business Review
• Footballiscominghome (blog)
• Feel it! Reflections on SA 2010 (blog)
• Chronicle of SA 2010 for Latin Americans (blog in Spanish)