Television and the Form of the Soccer Match

Television is not ruining the game of soccer. That said, it is important to understand the effect that watching a soccer match on a television has on a spectator's cognition, as a match on a screen is fundamentally different from a match taking place in front of the spectator's eyes. At worst, the effect can create an unbearable narrative that is pressed upon the viewers against their will (Favre, Beckham).

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The Run of Play - Soccer in Style @ Feb 17, 2011 9:50 AM EDT | Blog Profile