A People's History of Football

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<p><strong>'A fascinating journey through the game's history </strong><strong>[as] a vehicle of change' </strong>Shaka Hislop, former footballer, anti-racist educator and broadcaster</p><p><strong>'Correia takes us around the world to examine how football has produced the kind of political energy that can change minds </strong><strong>and even topple governments' </strong>Dave Zirin, Sports Editor, <em>The Nation</em></p><p><strong>'An essential history of [the] fans, players and teams that </strong><strong>built the game and harnessed it as a force for good' </strong>Flo Lloyd-Hughes, sportswriter and broadcaster</p><p><strong>'An essential read for football fans everywhere' </strong>Juliet Jacques, writer, filmmaker and journalist</p><p>Football 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 Mbappé, and you'll find a story unparalleled in the world of sport.</p><p>From England, France and Germany to Palestine, South Africa and Brazil, <em>A People's History of Football</em> reveals how the 'beautiful game' has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people and protesters around the world.</p><p>Countering the clichés about football fans, Mickaël Correia dives into football countercultures born after the Second World War, from English hooligans to the ultras who played a central role in the 'Arab Spring'. And with chapters on anti-fascism, the women's game, and the rise in community-owned clubs, Correia reminds us that football can be a powerful social and political force - as generous as it is subversive.</p><p><strong>Mickaël Correia</strong> is a journalist at <em>Mediapart</em>. He is the author of several books. He has written for <em>Le Monde </em><em>Diplomatique</em>, <em>Le Canard Enchaîné</em> and <em>La Revue du Crieur</em>. His passion for football began wh

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780745346861

Sprache

Englisch

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Taschenbuch

Maße

215 x 140 x 40 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Verlag / Hersteller

Pluto Press