The structure of football can also be conceived as a form of ecosystem, or even a social
world, constructed through a network of individuals, within a division of labour, that interact …

This is the first book to look closely at the concept of 'risk'in elite and professional football
from a social scientific perspective. Drawing on the wider sociological, criminological and …

All the hot, sweaty bodies collapsed domino-like onto the searing heat of the concrete stand.
The home team, Livorno, had just scored against Pisa, their hated local rivals. The joy …

Rationale: The paper examines which themes drove the collective action of football fans
against the project of a European SuperLeague in 2021. Design: Two unique datasets on …

Collective action and oppositional political activism are firmly established features of any
society and pose a challenge to inequality, exclusion and injustice rooted in the oppression …

As the digital revolution continues apace, emergent technologies and means of
communication have presented new challenges and opportunities for the field of football …

This book takes a close look at how the sport industry has been impacted by the global
coronavirus pandemic, as entire seasons have been cut short, events have been canceled …

Although commonly associated with commercial organizations utilizing it as a form of
marketing communication, sponsorship has become an increasingly political activity. Over …

With the men's World Cup becoming a distant memory and the Club competitions in full
swing, it is convenient to think that these competitions are distinct and separate. As the …

This article is concerned with an emerging trend in political participation: the role played by
football fans in engendering activism and protest. The role of fan activism in the debate on …