“(The paradox of Italian soccer). As everyone knows, Italian men are the most foppish representatives of their sex on the planet. They smear on substantial quantities of hair care products and expend considerable mental energies color-coordinating socks with belts. Because of their dandyism, the world has Vespa, Prada, and Renzo Piano. With such theological devotion to aesthetic pleasure, it is truly perplexing that their national style of soccer should be so devoid of this quality.”
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How Soccer Explains the World
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Franklin Foer
Franklin Foer is an American journalist born on May 16, 1974. He is known for his in-depth reporting on political, economic, and social issues, having served as an editor at The New Yorker magazine and contributing articles to various publications. more
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