Category Archives: Arts and Law

WCC has noted previously that the England team appears to operate somewhat mechanistically. Even over a successful qualification campaign it seemed that Fabio Capello’s efforts had yielded mechanical rather than organic solidarity. The team was playing well together, but like … Continue reading →

Here is a selection of books which have either informed or inspired World Cup College articles. Football/Sport Brilliant Orange – David Winner Inverting the Pyramid – Jonathan Wilson The Meaning of Sport – Simon Barnes Why England Lose – Simon … Continue reading →

Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges scribed inventive labyrinthine tales which delve into arcane metaphysical worlds. One of the key themes Borges explores is infinity – this theme is a key element of his short story‚ The Library of Babel. In … Continue reading →

Back in 2009 World Soccer magazine offered a range of suggestions which they believed could enhance the modern game. One suggestion in particular would have serious impact upon tournament football. That is, the number of respective corner-kicks for teams should … Continue reading →

Magazine FourFourTwo has run a nice regular supplement this year which has reviewed each World Cup finals since 1982. The question they pose is ‘Which is your World Cup?’ The World Cup that I have most affinity with is Spain 82, … Continue reading →

In his work Poetics, Aristotle highlighted that the aim of dramatic storytelling was catharsis. This term refers to an emotional purification or cleansing: the audience would attain this state through identifying with the unfolding of dramatic events. This links to … Continue reading →

The World Cup mascot should be well-designed and represent three things: the host nation, football and fun. Zakumi is the South Africa 2010 mascot: he’s a fun, attractive character and the football theme is clearly apparent. And as Zakumi is … Continue reading →

Fabio Capello may have done a sterling job thus far in his England coaching role. But doubts persist within this proud nation when the coach lacks that enigmatic quality ‘Englishness’. Prior to the Mexico friendly, pundit and former England defender … Continue reading →