When does the event start?

The reading starts on May 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

At the Beueler Bookstore, Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 93, 53225 Bonn-Beuel.

Do you have to register?

According to the event page, registration is via email at info@beuelerbuchladen.de.

Is there an admission fee?

No admission price is mentioned in the available sources.

What is the content about?

The focus is on the other story of the football world championship with a look at politics, colonialism, and commercialization.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the evening takes place inside the Beueler Bookstore.

Football History with Depth: Reading, Power Issues, and World Cup Myths in Bonn

Name: Grasping for Gold – The Other Story of the Football World Championship
Start: 2026-05-28T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-28T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Beueler Buchladen

An Evening about Football, Power, and the World Cup Stage

On May 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM, sporting passion meets intelligent analysis at the Beueler Bookstore in Bonn-Beuel: Carlos Gomes and Glenn Jäger will discuss their book Grasping for Gold – The Other Story of the Football World Championship. The evening focuses not only on tournament developments but also on political twists, colonialism, commercialization, and the question of how much idealism remains in world football. The event is listed in the advance announcement of the Beueler Bookstore; no ticket or admission price is mentioned there. ([beuelerbuchladen.de](https://beuelerbuchladen.de/veranstaltungen/))

Football History with Depth

Instead of mere World Cup nostalgia, the evening offers a behind-the-scenes look at the global game: Uruguay 1930, South Africa 2010, Mexico 1970 and 1986, along with the dark chapters of Mussolini's Italy, the Argentina of the military dictatorship, and the politicized stage of FIFA. The book takes a perspective that intertwines power issues, tactics, fan culture, and the role of African football. As a result, an evening is created that appeals to both football fans and politically interested readers. ([beuelerbuchladen.de](https://beuelerbuchladen.de/veranstaltungen/))

Intimate Ambiance in the Heart of Beuel

The Beueler Bookstore describes itself as a living room in Bonn-Beuel, offering coffee, tea, and a quiet atmosphere for events. The address is Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 93, 53225 Bonn. This setting promises an approachable reading with discussion, where the stadium atmosphere is mentally present, without the need for a large event character. ([beuelerbuchladen.de](https://beuelerbuchladen.de/))

Travel, Service, and Practical Information

The official contact details for the bookstore and the routes to the event are clear. Opening hours, phone, and email are available on the bookstore's pages; additionally, the event section refers to registration via email. A separate accessibility or parking information page for the specific store was not listed in the sources. ([genialokal.de](https://www.genialokal.de/buchhandlung/bonn/beueler/Kontakt))

In the end, it is an evening for everyone who does not just read football as a results service but as a mirror of history, society, and power. Those interested in the World Cup as a cultural phenomenon will experience a compact, pointed, and content-rich event in a small setting. An appointment that sparks discussions and ignites the desire for more: being there live is worth it. ([beuelerbuchladen.de](https://beuelerbuchladen.de/veranstaltungen/))