Politics of Football

This book examines the deep connections between football and politics, and explains what those relationships can tell us about sport and wider society. With the game occupying a preeminent place on the world sporting stage, this book argues that the political significance of football has never been greater.

List of contents

Introduction
1 Governance in football
2 Culture in football
3 Violence in football
4 Nationalism in football
5 Discrimination in football
6 World affairs in football
Conclusion

About the author

Christos Kassimeris is Professor of Political Science in the School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences at the European University Cyprus.

Summary

This book examines the deep connections between football and politics, and explains what those relationships can tell us about sport and wider society. With the game occupying a preeminent place on the world sporting stage, this book argues that the political significance of football has never been greater.

Product details

• Authors: Christos Kassimeris, Christos (European University Cyprus Kassimeris
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.08.2023
• EAN: 9781032147789
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3214778-9
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Critical Research in Football
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Coaching / Soccer, Society & culture: general, Politics & government, Sports training & coaching, Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure, Politics and government, Society and culture: general, Football (Soccer, Association football), Association football (Soccer), Sports management & facilities, Sports management and facilities, Sports training and coaching, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects