Prompt: "Global sport"—i. e., international competition such as soccer’s World Cup, the Olympics, etc.—is often framed as a valuable tool through which to promote global understanding and harmony. After all, having millions of people cross international boundaries in order to play games against each other without resorting to open conflict or violence would have been unthinkable even 150 years ago. At the same time, though, the behavior of Beitar fans suggests that the sport is not quite the model of globalized harmony we might have wished it to be. Do global sports such as soccer help promote globalization and tolerance? Can global sport "do good" on a world stage? Do they promote a global culture--i. e., a common 'structure of feeling' (Williams, 16) that is shared by fans, even when they are rivals? To address these issues, write a 350-400 or so word post that compares and contrasts the case studies in this unit. Make sure to cite specific points; don't quote a great deal, but point to the ideas or claims that you want to focus on. Draw specific ties to the course materials. Don't leave me guessing as to whether you've done the reading; show me your understanding. More generally, remember to review the assignment rubric before you get started. Your minimum of two follow-up posts, of 150-200 words each, must be completed within 72 hours of the deadline.