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Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution

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Product Code: 9781801503587
ISBN13: 9781801503587
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Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution

$22.95
 
Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution takes a fascinating look at the ugly side of the beautiful game. Football is increasingly becoming an instrument of political power. Dictators in the Middle East brutally bring players into line and present themselves in the stands as fathers of the people. In Syria, stadiums were used as military bases and internment camps. But football is often also directed against the state. In Yugoslavia, Ukraine and the Arab world, 'ultras' and hooligans have fought on the front line in revolutions, and gone to war. Award-winning journalist Ronny Blaschke brings these battles to life, having researched them across four continents. He traces how power in football is shifting as club investors from China, Russia and the Gulf States secure economic influence in Europe for their governments. Blaschke explores the interplay between politics, history, religion and football to shine a light on a subject poorly understood and seldom discussed.


Author: Ronny Blaschke
Publisher: Pitch Publishing
Publication Date: Dec 15, 2022
Number of Pages: 288 pages
Binding: Paperback or Softback
ISBN-10: 1801503583
ISBN-13: 9781801503587
 

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