A sentimental hooligan pretty much depends on fighting and all of the violence that comes with it and even Alan said he was addicted to it. They get joy out of beating people up and scaring the opposing team’s fans and although it seems like a horrible thing to do, it was something that the people were used to seeing. For example if a player does not show enthusiasm for Barca’s cause they will send them to another city. The Barca club really showed they care about their members of society. Change ). Okay, So there is major nationalism in this first chapter of “How Soccer Explains the World.” Nationalism is defined as being patriotic or being devoted to a nation. Through all Barca’s positivity, when viewed by the other teams such as Manchester United these teams only feel hatred and are annoyed with them. However, due to the class he and his parents were a part of it influenced soccer to come along with it. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Not being true or honest in winning a game, but trying to win the game by cheating and violence. In this case, being devoted to their team. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I agree with your perception of the chapter. ( Log Out /  how soccer explains the world: chapter 1 Nationalism is shown throughout this chapter through the fans. The club does not care if the player brings in a lot of money to the team. What would the citation for this book look like in APA format. The Top Hats were scoundrels who managed the Brazilian soccer clubs. Any suggestions on how to get through this? The chants that are yelled, before, during and after the games are crazy. Parents were opposed to baseball because it was “ego-deflating.” Also, basketball wasn’t even considered because according to the book, “…before Larry Bird’s prime it was considered ghetto.” When people adopted soccer hate grew because it gave the impression they turned their backs on America’s pastime. He also talks about being on a ferry, which contained both Rangers and Celtics, but he joined a group of Rangers this time. i was appalled as well at the means they used to express their devotion. ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  what a chapter!! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. They were afraid that soccer would do away with America’s pastime such as baseball and football. Which is what Walfrid, the monk, wanted. Once I figure this out I promise my comments will be more insightful and on point. They were rivals to begin with, and years later it carried over into soccer after a Catholic monk started the Celtic team. I am amazed how little the government could do to stand up to Arkan and his team. In my point of view the American culture wars was an inner battle that America had with itself with people’s different views of the sport soccer. The author describes his experience with soccer as a young child to be rather interesting to know. The Ultra Bad Boys hold their soccer team high above anyone else and to me that’s what nationalism is all about. One very well known… Mid-end of the chapter, the author goes into great detail about the “Leader” Arkan. He wanted to put to rest the myth of the Catholics being inferior. It is scary how the power of winning and hate can cause so much violence. He actually started it because of being scared of the Protestant missionaries. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Chapter 2 of “How Soccer Explains the World” is mainly about the rivalry between the Celtics and the Rangers. Barca wants its fans to represented as fans that “can love a club and a country with passion and without turning into a thug or a terrorist.” Barca does a really good job in loving its country as a superior group without having the desire to be better or “dominate” other countries.