ISBN-13: 9780745348766
Correia takes us around the world to examine how soccer has produced the kind of political energy that can change minds and even topple governmentsDave Zirin, Sports Editor,The NationAn essential read for soccer fans everywhereJuliet Jacques, writer, filmmaker and journalistA fascinating journey through the games history [as] a vehicle of changeShaka Hislop, former player, anti-racist educator and broadcaster Soccer is so much more than the billionaire owners and eye-watering signing fees that dominate the headlines. Look beyond the Premiership and the World Cup, the sublime brilliance of Messi and Mbapp, and youll find a story unparalleled in the world of sport. From England, France, and Germany to Palestine, South Africa, and Brazil,A Peoples History of Soccerreveals how thebeautiful game has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people, and protesters worldwide. Countering the clichs about soccer fans, Mickal Correia dives into soccer countercultures born after the Second World War, from English hooligans to the ultras who played a central role in theArab Spring. With chapters on anti-fascism, the womens game, and the rise in community-owned clubs, Correia reminds us that soccer can be a powerful social and political force - as generous as it is subversive. Mickal Correiais a journalist atMediapart. He is the author of several books focusing on social and ecological struggles and working-class culture. He has written forLe Monde Diplomatique,Le Canard Enchan,andLa Revue du Crieur. His passion for soccer began when he was 4, with kickabouts on the streets of Roubaix.
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ISBN-13: 9780745348766
Correia takes us around the world to examine how soccer has produced the kind of political energy that can change minds and even topple governmentsDave Zirin, Sports Editor,The NationAn essential read for soccer fans everywhereJuliet Jacques, writer, filmmaker and journalistA fascinating journey through the games history [as] a vehicle of changeShaka Hislop, former player, anti-racist educator and broadcaster Soccer is so much more than the billionaire owners and eye-watering signing fees that dominate the headlines. Look beyond the Premiership and the World Cup, the sublime brilliance of Messi and Mbapp, and youll find a story unparalleled in the world of sport. From England, France, and Germany to Palestine, South Africa, and Brazil,A Peoples History of Soccerreveals how thebeautiful game has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people, and protesters worldwide. Countering the clichs about soccer fans, Mickal Correia dives into soccer countercultures born after the Second World War, from English hooligans to the ultras who played a central role in theArab Spring. With chapters on anti-fascism, the womens game, and the rise in community-owned clubs, Correia reminds us that soccer can be a powerful social and political force - as generous as it is subversive. Mickal Correiais a journalist atMediapart. He is the author of several books focusing on social and ecological struggles and working-class culture. He has written forLe Monde Diplomatique,Le Canard Enchan,andLa Revue du Crieur. His passion for soccer began when he was 4, with kickabouts on the streets of Roubaix.
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