With the World Cup in full swing, why have the geopolitical criticisms quietened?

According to David Rowe at Western Sydney University, there's a tricky balance between being a soccer fan and a social critic. Once the World Cup starts, the spectacle tends to quiet scrutiny of the tournament's geopolitical dimensions—making it difficult to keep your critical perspective when everyone around you is caught up in the excitement.

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