Germany has been praised as an example of an open and diverse society but Karin Louise Hermes explains how the treatment of German footballers exposes deeper societal issues. Read More
African or French? Claims on France’s World Cup winning football team
As the identity of French footballers of African heritage comes up for public discussion, Ahmed Sule explores the issue Read More
Raheem Sterling: English Football’s Cultural Panic
Shane Thomas discusses how men’s football in England has found itself in a state of change as more talented black players find success Read More
A Cut Above the Rest: Class and race elitism and the Fifa World Cup in Brazil
by Angelo Martins Jr Caught in the grip of World Cup fever, it’s a strange feeling to see the colours and flag of my home country Brazil everywhere on the streets of London. Despite our love of football, the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been a controversial issue in Brazil. The anti-world cup protests, which… Read More
The Greatest Show on Earth
by Maurice Mcleod Football frequently makes me a hypocrite. I’ve spent a sizeable chunk of my life thinking, writing and ranting about social justice but when it comes to football, I’m as blinkered as a Daily Mail reader. A bunch of philandering millionaires, kicking a bit of leather around, get my full-hearted backing in a… Read More
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