Description
CATALONIA VERSUS SPAIN
Book Summary
In this work, Lluís Simón i Rabasseda analyzes the political and sporting conflict between the Catalan and Spanish governments regarding the participation of Catalonia's national sports teams. The book offers a critical view of the legal and political obstacles that have prevented Catalonia from having international representation in the field of sports, turning this issue into a matter of state from Madrid. An essential read for understanding the tensions between sport, identity, and politics.
What is it about?
The book addresses the confrontation between the Catalan and Spanish governments over the participation of Catalonia's national sports teams in international competitions. The author details how, from Madrid, strict orders have been imposed to prevent Catalonia from having international sports representation, turning this issue into a matter of state. It also analyzes the internal contradictions of the Catalan sports movement and the difficulties in overcoming the political and legal limitations that hinder its recognition. With a critical focus, the book exposes the strategies and obstacles that have marked this conflict in recent years.
Main themes
- Political conflict between Catalonia and Spain over national sports teams
- Matter of state and legal obstacles to Catalonia's international representation
- Internal contradictions of the Catalan sports movement
- Relationship between sport, national identity, and politics
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in Catalan and Spanish politics, the world of sports, and the relationships between national identity and international representation. It is also suitable for those seeking a critical analysis of a conflict that has shaped the political and sports agenda in recent years.
What this book contributes
- A detailed analysis of the political and sports conflict between Catalonia and Spain
- Information on the strategies and legal obstacles that have prevented the international participation of Catalan national teams
- A critical view of the internal contradictions of the Catalan sports movement
- Historical and political context to understand the issue of national sports teams
Technical specifications
- Author: Simon i Rabasseda, Lluís
- Publisher: Cossetania
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Sports teams and clubs, Soccer
- Collection: Fora de Joc
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2010
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 263 g
Editorial review
A timely and well-documented work that addresses a topic of great current importance and political relevance. The author successfully clarifies the tensions between sport and politics, offering a critical vision that may interest both specialists and general readers. Although the book focuses on a specific conflict, its reflections on the relationship between national identity and sports representation have a broader scope.