Death of the Soccer God
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Death of the Soccer God is a work of literary fiction by Dimitri Elias Léger that reimagines Haiti's surprising 1-0 victory over England in the 1950 World Cup, focusing on the cultural and personal fallout of the upset.
Léger combines historical detail with inventive storytelling to explore identity, national pride, and the myth-making around sport.
The novel situates a pivotal football moment within broader social and political currents, using characters and narrative to probe memory and meaning.
Its evocative prose and thematic depth make it a notable contribution to sports fiction and Caribbean literature.
Through the match's retelling, the book reflects on how sport shapes and distorts national narratives.
Léger combines historical detail with inventive storytelling to explore identity, national pride, and the myth-making around sport.
The novel situates a pivotal football moment within broader social and political currents, using characters and narrative to probe memory and meaning.
Its evocative prose and thematic depth make it a notable contribution to sports fiction and Caribbean literature.
Through the match's retelling, the book reflects on how sport shapes and distorts national narratives.
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