“English football is consumed by racism and hatred. Can the cycle be broken?”
Football, often hailed as a beautiful game, is meant to be a source of joy and unity. However, in recent years, English football has been marred by a disturbing trend: racism and hatred. The article "English football is consumed by racism and hatred. Can the cycle be broken?"
Johnathan Liew delves into the persistent problem of racism and hatred within English football. The Article begins with an example of Cyrille Regis, who was a black football player. “Four decades ago, before his England debut, Cyrille Regis1 was sent a bullet in the post by a racist fan” (p.1, L.1) this example shows how far racist people are willing to go, not only in social media but in real life as well. Johnathan explains how the hate has always been there, but social media has made it easier to deliver hateful and racist comments, he quotes: “These days, as footballers continue to be subjected to racist abuse on Twitter and Instagram, the temptation is to wonder whether anything has changed except the method of delivery.” (P. 1, L 3-4) Liew highlights the concerning trend of online abuse directed at players, particularly focusing.
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