The Impact of Political Events on Football
Despite being considered a sport ‘above politics’, football has been inextricably linked to political events since its inception. It has been used for political propaganda and to divert attention from economic and social difficulties (for example the success or failure of the national team has often been viewed as a reflection of a country’s status). In addition, football has been a key site for the public performance of identity, for both hegemonic groups trying to demarcate normative cultural values and marginalised groups using it as an arena for protest and resistance. Find out :https://www.ufabet.global/บาคาร่าที่ดีที่สุด/
As a result, when it comes to politics and football the issue is complex. This special issue examines how the game intersects with political life, from the ways it is influenced by government funding to questions of identity and social justice.
Beyond the Pitch: The Interplay Between Political Events and Football
This issue begins with Joel Rookwood’s article on the politics of the ConIFA, an organization that organizes international football tournaments for countries not recognized by FIFA and UEFA. He explores how these tournaments straddle the boundaries between international and local football politics. Mahfoud Amara, Sami Everett, and Carl Rommel all explore the political dimensions of football in different parts of the world. They show how football can be a forum for the struggle over gender and ethnic inclusion in the development of nation states, whilst also providing an opportunity for people to align their dreams and aspirations with their favorite team. This issue will be an essential read for anyone who is interested in how politics influences football, and vice versa.
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