England Battles the Racism Infesting Soccer. George Vecsey.
by Vecsey, George; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 46Institutions. Publisher: New York Times, 2003ISSN: 1522-3256;.Subject(s): Minorities in sports | Racism | Soccer -- Europe | Soccer -- Great Britain | Soccer fans | Soccer playersDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Now, with blacks making up as much as 15 percent of the players in the top leagues, England has outgrown its own soccer stereotype and become a leader in the fight against overt racism." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article reveals how England, once known for its fans' harsh treatment of minority players, has changed its image and is setting an example for the rest of Europe in confronting the problem of racism in soccer.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: England Battles the Racism Infesting Soccer, Feb. 2, 2003; pp. Sec. 8 pg. 1+.
"Now, with blacks making up as much as 15 percent of the players in the top leagues, England has outgrown its own soccer stereotype and become a leader in the fight against overt racism." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article reveals how England, once known for its fans' harsh treatment of minority players, has changed its image and is setting an example for the rest of Europe in confronting the problem of racism in soccer.
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