Football's Dark Side: Corruption, Homophobia, Violence and Racism in the Beautiful Game

Cashmore, Ellis; Cleland, J.

Association football is the richest, most popular sport in history with a multicultural global following. It is also riven with corruption, racism, homophobia and a violence that has for decades resisted all attempts to tame it. Cashmore and Cleland examine football's dark side: the unpleasant, sleazy and downright nasty aspects of the sport.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2014-05-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137371263

DOI: 10.1057/9781137371270

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 106