Archive for the 'Italy' tag

Afrika’s tale—saved from the streets to play on the streets

September 24th, 2009 by John Turnbull

South Africa team captain Afrika sizes himself up...
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Posted in Africa, Podcast, South Africa | 1 comment

Umberto Eco, deconstructor of football

December 16th, 2007 by John Turnbull

Umberto Eco, 75, hung over from jet lag and...
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Posted in Italy, Language | 1 comment

We brake for commercials | Soccer spectacle fits seamlessly in America’s land of make-believe

May 27th, 2007 by John Turnbull

In a 2001 title, cultural critic Peter Pericles...
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Posted in Language, Media, USA | 5 comments

‘Mad about football’ | Tackling the stigma of mental illness through calcio, cinema

January 12th, 2007 by John Turnbull

The trailer from Matti per il calcio (Mad about...
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Posted in Arts, Grassroots, Italy, Teaching Resources | 1 comment

Butting in on Christmas | Zidane, Materazzi herald His coming

December 25th, 2006 by John Turnbull

Eventually, this presepe (crèche) will include...
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Posted in Arts, Italy | No comments

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