Blaschke Ronny - Power Players Football In Propaganda War And Revolution - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Power Players Football In Propaganda War And Revolution
Author(s): Blaschke Ronny
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Barcode: 9781801503587
Pages: 288 Pages, Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 12/15/2022
Category: Football (Soccer, Association Football)