
American Exceptionalism at the World Cup: Why Many US Fans Will Cheer on Another Team
In the U.S., the question of which team will be cheered on from afar during the World Cup 2022 isn’t straightforward, John M. Sloop writes.
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In the U.S., the question of which team will be cheered on from afar during the World Cup 2022 isn’t straightforward, John M. Sloop writes.
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