Soccer in South America

Soccer helps the South American economy because it is the national sport. It dominates the culture. South American countries have won half of the World cups ever played. They care a lot about soccer and are very competitive. Every Political thing can be tied to soccer. The economy makes money by people buying tickets to games. It also makes more people rich to even out the top 1%. Every decision made in Brazil and other countries is tied to how well their soccer team is and if can they benefit. They build new stadiums, rather than new houses for people. Every conversation will probably end up relating to soccer. Also poor kids find it fun thing to do. They meet new people and can play soccer to relieve stress. Most of the population play soccer even if it isn't organized they play in pick up games.



In  the 1970 World Cup Argentina played England. Prior to the game they were fighting over islands off the cost of Argentina. People said that this was more then a game. The tension in the stadium was very ecstatic. A big problem in the country was being expressed and solved through a soccer game. They ended up solving the solution through the soccer game.

"In much of Latin America, soccer is more than a game. It is linked to each nation's identity in similar yet unique ways. Nadel offers a comprehensive look at this process."--Joseph L.
Arbena, coeditor of Sport in Latin America and the Caribbean. This is a quote from the book Futbol. The book is about soccer in Latin America, and how it plays a role in the culture.
 You can find it here.
Another review of Futbol