The rise of online hate speech in sports is a growing concern, with fans, players and officials
subject to racist, sexist and homophobic abuse (in addition to many other prejudices) via …

Of the many phrases used to describe football, historically one of the most powerful has
been its portrayal as 'the people's game'. The 2003 edition of this book, published at the end …

Football is widely regarded as the most popular spectator and participation sport in the
world. It is sometimes referred to as “soccer,” particularly in countries where an alternative …

In what sense can organized football fans be understood as political actors or participants in
social movements? How do fan struggles link to wider social and political transformations …

The global soccer market has seen a growth in the professionalization of women's teams
and as a result, spectatorship and fandom have augmented. Women's soccer was …

This study investigates consumer engagement within the live sport-as-service industry by
exploring the match-day experiences of spectator sport tourists. It highlights the importance …

Football in China is undergoing an unprecedented expansion, the result of targeted
industrial policy, private sector investment, and the increased popularity of the world's most …

In several European countries, a new football fan type has emerged in recent years—the
post-consumer fan. These fans break with commercialized football by founding their own …

Increased reports of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) have been identified following
football games. Yet, the relationship between DVA and football culture remains qualitatively …

ABSTRACT Rationale/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and explore a
selection of the tools (alcohol, song/chants, signs) that darts fans use at live Professional …