Holocaust Museum LA opens exhibit on Jewish influence in soccer

The Holocaust Museum LA has unveiled a new exhibit titled "The Beautiful Game... The Untold Story", coinciding with World Cup matches in Los Angeles. The exhibition, which opened with a private reception and an upcoming public launch in August, explores the significant yet overlooked Jewish contributions to soccer, particularly through figures like Béla Guttmann. Guttmann’s introduction of the 4-2-4 system in Brazil influenced modern soccer greatly. The exhibit contains historical artifacts, including a soccer ball from the Holocaust and personal stories of Jewish players and coaches impacted by World War II's upheaval. A free preview event is ongoing today before the official opening next month.

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