The Politics of Football

Christos Kassimeris (European University Cyprus, Cyprus)

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Routledge
18 December 2024

Sociology: sport & leisure; Politics & government; Football (Soccer, Association football)

Series: Critical Research in 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.

The book explores the politics of football governance and the international organisations that run the game, as well as the interaction of footballing authorities with government at all levels. It shows how football clubs and supporter groups have leaned left (such as FC Sankt Pauli) or right (such as SS Lazio) and have been significant voices in secessionist debates and the promotion of religious identities and ethno-centrism. It also addresses how fascist and communist regimes have used football to project political ideology. The book also considers key contemporary political issues in football, such as surveillance, discrimination, and human rights.

This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in football, in the politics or sociology of sport, in international relations, government, or political ideology, or in the intersection of politics and culture.

By: Christos Kassimeris (European University Cyprus Cyprus)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032147802
ISBN 10: 1032147806
Series: Critical Research in Football
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 18 December 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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