What does it mean when a hit that knocks an American football player unconscious is cheered by spectators? What are the consequences of such violence for the pa

Embracing studies of football fans across Europe, this book tackles questions of power, national and regional identities, and race and racism, highlighting the

Football is ubiquitous and a permanent fixture of modern life. More than a sport, it frequently manifests in broader popular culture. This book examines the sig

This book presents a series of fascinating case studies that show how the lives and bodies of clubs, players and fans around the world are enmeshed with politic

This innovative collection convincingly argues that modern sport can be characterized by unequal and problematic power relations that are inextricably linked to