Racism and Hypocrisy in Soccer
Some of the greatest moments in sport have been brought to us via some of the greatest rivalries in sport. Do you remember where you were when Chris Davis returned Alabama's short field-goal attempt for a touchdown to give Auburn the win as time expired? Or when Joe Frazier beat Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision in the "Fight of the Century"? What about when the Red Sox completed a 3-0 comeback in the 2004 ALCS, toppling the New York Yankees? Odds are, you do remember, and if you don't, you've heard about them. Rivalries are bigger than sport. That's what makes them special. It's about more than a game, it's Us. vs Them, it's Wrong vs. Right and sometimes it's Right vs. Left. In the case of soccer's El Classico (F.C. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid), it's been a game of violence, with crunching tackles, red cards and even suspensions. Though sometimes it's a game of politics, sometimes more important than the game itself. In a 2023 pres...
