Africa’s place in the international football system

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Opsomming
• Introduction
• The International Football System
• The Development of the International Football System: From a European to a Global Game
• South Africa as FIFA World Cup Host – A Case Study for Africa's Place in the International Football System
• Economic and Normative Aspects of the FIFA World Cup Decision
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to explore why South Africa was awarded the hosting rights for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The study will examine the position of the African continent within the international football system and analyze the factors that led to Africa's successful bid. It will also explore the interplay of economic and normative principles in shaping the decision-making process within FIFA.

• Africa's position in the international football system
• The historical development of the international football system
• The significance of hosting a FIFA World Cup for Africa
• The interplay of economic and normative factors in FIFA's decision-making process
• South Africa's success in securing the 2010 World Cup hosting rights

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis will delve into the historical development of the international football system, highlighting its origins in Europe and its subsequent global expansion. The study will then focus on South Africa's successful bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, analyzing the economic and normative aspects that influenced FIFA's decision.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The thesis explores key themes such as the international football system, FIFA, Africa, South Africa, World Cup hosting, economic factors, normative principles, historical development, global expansion, and national identity.