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There is a wide spectrum of views on the potential socio-economic and socio-political consequences of South Africa hosting the Soccer 2010 World Cup. This article discusses whether this major sports event holds potential to contribute to a strengthened national identity and consciousness and/or to a narrow nationalism, and looks at possible implications for society and social work.

French

Il existe un large éventail de points de vue sur les conséquences socioéconomiques et sociopolitiques de la tenue du Mondial de football 2010 en Afrique du Sud. Cet article examine si cet événement sportif de grande envergure peut contribuer à renforcer la conscience et l’identité nationale ou au contraire donner lieu à un nationalisme étroit, et il envisage les conséquences possibles sur la société et le travail social.

Spanish

Son muchos los puntos de vista acerca de posibles consecuencias socioeconómicas y sociopolíticas de que la Copa Mundial del 2010 tenga lugar en Sudáfrica. Se explora si este importante evento deportivo tiene el potencial de contribuir a fortalecer la identidad y conciencia nacional, y/o un nacionalismo estrecho. Se examinan las posibles implicaciones para la sociedad y el trabajo social.

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counter-colonial surge national identity nationalism pan-Africanism soccer

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On national identity,nationalism and Soccer 2010

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