South Africa, Pioneer of International Football
Bolsmann, Chris
South Africa, Pioneer of International Football - 2010.
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As the birthplace of African football, South Africa has contributed significantly to its internationalization. This paper interprets the way in which South African football was formalized and structured around the political and industrial networks of the British Empire during the Victorian era. At the end of the 19th century, five years even before FIFA was officially founded, African teams were the first to go overseas to play in Europe and South America. These tours were the first steps toward establishing football as a global sport.
South Africa, Pioneer of International Football - 2010.
67
As the birthplace of African football, South Africa has contributed significantly to its internationalization. This paper interprets the way in which South African football was formalized and structured around the political and industrial networks of the British Empire during the Victorian era. At the end of the 19th century, five years even before FIFA was officially founded, African teams were the first to go overseas to play in Europe and South America. These tours were the first steps toward establishing football as a global sport.
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