Racism in football is a reflection of prevailing societal attitudes. When a prominent footballer is racially abused, the impact reaches far beyond the individual.
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The extent of the abuse suffered by Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior shows how enduringly unresponsive the country’s legal system, sporting officials and media have been.
Anti-racist programs and fines have failed to end racism in European soccer. Part of the problem is that Black players have little representation higher up the sport’s hierarchy.
Thanks to the growing appeal of African football stars and a dream final, Afcon is establishing itself on the world sporting map.
Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.
The images projected to fans of the sport have always been intentional. Here’s what they do to keep people onside.
The failure of the ESL does not represent a victory of fans over commerce, or of culture over capitalism. It is the very existence of fans that cements football’s commercial nature.
The American money men are replacing Russian oligarchs and Arab oil tycoons as the next wave of club buyers.
Diversification into related businesses can provide a firmer financial footing.
Clubs are more wary about buying and selling.
Football presents itself as a neutral, universal and, in a way, desexualised sport. Yet despite widespread campaigns against homophobia, deeply negative attitudes about gay players persist.
In many countries sports like football brings people together, but in Bosnia it re-emphasises the divides.
European football matches allow African fans to partake in the aspirational dreams exported worldwide by the Premier League or the Champions League.
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Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy, SKEMA Business School
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Professor of Communications, Howard University
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Associate Professor, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor of Media and Journalism, University of Huddersfield
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Senior lecturer Physical Education and Sport Coaching, Liverpool John Moores University
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