‘We Don’t Need to Play These Games’

Australia’s 31-0 victory over American Samoa in 2001 caused the victor as much embarrassment as the loser, and provoked both scorn and amusement over in Britain.

Australia scoring past American Samoa goalkeeper Nicky Salapu in their 31-0 victory during a World Cup qualifying match in 2001 (Press Association)

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This post is part of the ‘Research and Reflections’ occasional series, consisting of pieces based on my ongoing academic research, as well as on my musings on and responses to current affairs and personal developments.