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That futebol feeling : sport and play in Brazil's heartland /

"This book examines the relationship between futebol team Clube Atlético Mineiro and its supporters in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. The author reflects on the similarities and differences between the meanings of play in South American and North American contexts. The book interviews stake...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Faflik, David, 1972- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2025.
Subjects:
Clube Atlético Mineiro > Case studies.
Soccer > Social aspects > Brazil > Minas Gerais.
Soccer players > Brazil > Minas Gerais.
Soccer fans > Brazil > Minas Gerais.
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023 > Social aspects > Brazil > Minas Gerais.
Soccer > Aspect social > Brésil > Minas Gerais (État)
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • List of Illustrations
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Pre-match
  • 2. Raça
  • 3. Amor
  • 4. Post-match
  • Appendix
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index