Soccer, beer and sex: giving laddishness a good name

Article Abstract:

Professional soccer venues in England, once the domain of racists and hooligans, now attract a diverse, upscale crowd. The new respectability of English football is attributed in part to Arsenal supporter Nick Hornby's book, 'Fever Pitch.' Unabashed masculinity is also in vogue in the UK.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
College sports, Soccer fans

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Fight club

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There is concern about the behavior of English soccer supporters abroad, and how they will behave in the Euro 2000 championship.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
Crime

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Politics by other means

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English nationalism, soccer, politics, and a proposal to merge British soccer teams are examined in detail.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
United Kingdom, Political aspects

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Subjects list: Social aspects, England, Soccer, Nationalism
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