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How Can Football Shirts Explain Money, Power and Politics?

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Football as a Catalyst for Change: From Apartheid to Global Politics

This chapter discusses the significance of football in historical and political contexts, focusing on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as a beacon of hope amid the anti-apartheid movement. It highlights the informal football leagues on Robben Island and illustrates how the sport fostered unity among rival factions, culminating in an invitation to explore these themes further through a recommended book.

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