Soccer as a Type of Nationalism: International Perspectives, Soccer Fans and National Identity

Abstract: This is a 20 page paper discussing soccer as a national identity as portrayed by soccer fans in different countries in addition to national pride and political perspectives. Soccer, referred to as football on an international basis, has become one of the most prominent symbols of nationalism within recent years. Whether soccer teams are representing local clubs, national clubs or are competing on an international stage, fans of the clubs are strictly devoted to their teams and identify with them on a national level. Sack and Seljan (2000) write that

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Catagory: Issues In Coaching

Subcatagory: Sports & Issues In Sports Management

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