The Costs of the Cup: FIFA, Brazil, and the Big Questions in International Sports
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Happy Dog
5801 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102
As social tensions surrounding the World Cup in Brazil build with street demonstrations and protests, it becomes increasingly clear that the economic benefits of hosting the event are only one side of the story. What are the social and political implications of hosting the World Cup? Find out over a beer or two as the panelists discuss at The Happy Dog.
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