Where once religion was a dominant force in society, now many more people reserve their faith for sport. But could the church use this to build a new following?
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Most boys in football academies do not make it to the Premier League.
Sport has long been an unsafe place for LGBTQ+ players, but Jake Daniels’s coming out could change things for men’s football.
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The fan-led review into the English leagues could be a game changer.
On-field demonstrations of remembrance and protest are able to harness potent political power.
Big names, big gains?
Could a national football team of multicultural players usher in a more inclusive version of Englishness?
Those who booed the England team for their anti-racist demonstrations are part of a long tradition of silencing protest in sport
Witnesses spent a surprising amount of time talking about what didn’t happen that day – which is very significant.
To tackle the racial stereotyping rife within football commentary, robust education – and uncomfortable conversation – is critical
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