# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dr Pete Watson discusses the various meanings, symbolisms and power of football in Colombia over the last decadeAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a6b6c60-b66f-11f0-9743-6fdd05a2854c-rimg-w513-h740-dc1c2a55-gmir.jpg Dr Pete Watson discusses the various meanings, symbolisms and power of football in Colombia over the last decade, from the 2014 Men’s World Cup to the 2023 Women’s World Cup and asks: “What power does football really have?”Colombia still struggles to shake off imaginaries associating it with violence and drugs. Football is a symbol charged with attempting to change these negative narratives, with the performances of male and female teams and fans on a global stage showing a different side of the country.From the 2014 Men’s World Cup to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, new stars and new meanings have emerged. Dr Pete Watson (University of Leeds) looks back on a decade of how football in Colombia has been imbued with different messages and transformative potential by different political and social actors, including presidents, guerrilla organizations and fan groups. Football in Colombia is more than just a game.Speaker Biography: Dr Pete Watson, expert on Latin American football history and society, is author of the book “Football and Nation Building in Colombia: The Only Thing that Unites Us”. He is a regular podcast guest on the likes of These Football Times, Outside Write and Soccernostalgia. Copies of the presenter's book will be on sale from the author at the event. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5b0d2aa0-b66f-11f0-9743-6fdd05a2854c-rimg-w984-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woodhouse/talk-football-in-colombia-a-decade-of-meaning-by-dr-pete-watson/100001892692848259 - **Event Categories**: sports, football, art, literary-art, theatre, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Woodhouse - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Baines Wing 2.06 - **lat**: 53.8098392 - **long**: -1.5569649 - **full address**: Baines Wing 2.06, University of Leeds, Woodhouse, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/23bcdb9d058a56b8b906f9dae76c093addbbfc40d383f5672d706b3f4a48fe7a-rimg-w400-h234-dc5f4830-gmir.jpg?v=1761925004 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson being held? - **A:** Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson takes place on Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Baines Wing 2.06, University of Leeds, Woodhouse, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson? - **A:** Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson is organized by Leeds City of Languages. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning by Dr Pete Watson is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Woodhouse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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