TWO WORLDS ONE CUP

Against the backdrop of two football extravaganzas, Two Worlds One Cup, factual and highly personal, is the epic story of one man's trek across two countries and continents, far away on the other sides of the world.
Ian Cesay, writer, former freelance journalist and first-time documentary filmmaker travels across vast and varied locations within these massive countries with the aim of experiencing the sheer thrill and razzmatazz, revelling in the excitement of being at a World Cup tournament; totally and fully exposed to a global audience.
Through visual and written documentation, this book and two documentaries also, Ian offers a dynamic, intriguing and furiously paced personal insight surrounding the massive worldwide sporting event.

Both social and cultural with an educational perspective, the book captures the imagination of the reader as it covers the relevant daily issues and incidents, personal experiences crammed with many spontaneous moments. It recounts, re-lives, bringing to life the greatest travel experiences throughout the countries, of all the fascinating beautiful places and people.
There is the true World Cup romance, spirit and love, the pure joy and fun, drama, discovery, a carnival atmosphere, and the true emotion of it all. There were also downsides to it, the despair, distress and disappointments.

The book looks at a wide-range of human interactions and experiences, profiling several interesting characters documenting their own journeys and stories. It also delves into how the events, glorious spectacles, impacted on the everyday lives of the fascinating and diverse local communities from within both countries; the harmony, the unity, gauging the feelings, reactions, and their personal views. And also what was the true significance, the benefits to the nations if any, and of the lasting legacies left behind? It does not forget the legions of travelling foreign nationals who made them both truly unforgettable occasions, ones to always remember and cherish as they interacted amongst one another and with the locals making new friends, forming lifelong friendships. It tells of their hopes, pre-expectations, misconceptions and fears as it gives a real insight to the whole World Cup experience.