Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui

Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui, a historian and assistant professor from Brazil, explores the complex political narrative of João Havelange's ascent to FIFA presidency. He discusses how Havelange's rise was influenced by the Cold War and Brazil's military regime, challenging the notion that FIFA's commercialization began with his leadership. Burlamaqui reveals Havelange as both a savvy self-mythologizer and a pragmatic centrist, while also addressing the intricacies of translating his research for a global audience.