Sports Washing: How Fascism and Italy in 1934 stole the World Cup

This video continues our series of sports washing in FIFA world cups and looks at the history of the 1934 World Cup. In 1934, Benito Mussolini, dictator of Italy, hosted the World Cup. This event is known for its unique fascist style, which saw Mussolini as a hero. He used football to buy popularity amongst the people behind all the gruesome atrocities that were taking place. Giuseppe Meazza lead his country to victory by scoring two goals in the final. By learning about this event and its historical context, you'll be better prepared to understand the world around you! Be sure to like subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #italy1934 #sportswashing #worldcup #fifa #BenitoMussolini #mussolinisport