PUBLISHED APRIL 2025

Beyond the Final Whistle: Football for a Better World

£14.99

Football as a Catalyst for Social Change

Beyond the Final Whistle delves into an innovative perspective on football, illustrating how the sport can serve as a catalyst for social transformation rather than merely supporting a hyper-consumerist and deteriorating society.
Vasilis Kostakis approaches the essence of the beautiful game with a gentle touch, exploring its production and play, from the nimble dribbles of a young Zapatista to the numerous goals scored by Messi. Through conversations with activists, philosophers, comedians, and footballers, he envisions the landscape of football in a transformed, post-capitalist society.
What impact does football have on worldwide disparities and the environmental emergency? In what ways does it foster empathy in our children? What draws billions of people to this game, and in what ways can this enthusiasm be harnessed for freedom? Filled with wit and depth, Beyond the Final Whistle serves as a heartfelt tribute to the beautiful game and the spirit of change.
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Publisher: Visit Pluto Press
Published: April 20, 2025
Price: £14.99
Hardcover: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 0745350739
ISBN-13: 978-0745350738
Dimensions: 150 x 250 (mm)
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