Brendan O'Neill: "2020 Has Been a Disaster for Freedom"
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Kneeling in Controversy: BLM and Football
This chapter explores the tensions between the Black Lives Matter movement and the world of football in the UK, particularly focusing on reactions to players kneeling. It highlights the backlash against these acts as reflective of a broader discomfort with political messaging in sports, as well as the disconnect between societal elites and everyday fans. The discussion critiques the notion of virtue signaling and examines how polarized perceptions influence the integration of political themes within the game.
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