TRIGGERnometry Does Politics Belong in Sport? - Simon Jordan
May 19, 2021
Simon Jordan, entrepreneur and former owner of Crystal Palace Football Club, shares his unique insights on the complex relationship between politics and sports. He discusses how political figures leverage sports to advance agendas, raises alarms about institutional racism in football management, and advocates for genuine opportunities rather than tokenism in representation. Jordan emphasizes critical thinking in media consumption and the necessity for open conversations around differing opinions in both sports and society.
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From Mobile Phones to Football
- Simon Jordan's father played for Crystal Palace, the club he later owned.
- He sold his mobile phone business for a substantial sum before buying the club.
Politicization of Sport
- Sports and politics are increasingly merging.
- This is seen as a negative development, with sport being leveraged by politicians.
Agendalization of Sport
- The agendalization of sport has accelerated recently.
- Simon Jordan believes there shouldn't be overt politics in sports.