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    Personal Heroes and Villains in Sports Ricardo Kaka, Zindine Zidane, these are the names of two legendary soccer players who represent the polarized sides of a very diverse spectrum of player attitudes, behaviors, and perspectives. Each player demonstrates a very high level of skill and determination that has brought them fans from across the globe, however one has conducted himself to a higher standard following respect and demonstrating fairness and honorable behaviors, whereas the other has acted

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    unacceptable as women in also reinforced in literature. In the FIFA WORL CUP 2015 has shown that the number of report about male athletes were greater than women athletes. According to Media Statistic, there are “around 20 media companies live stream the men Brazil matches, 450 media news on the day, 6000 media companies around the world

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    A Critical Review of “The Ambiguities of Football, Politics, Culture, and Social Transformation in Latin America” by Tamir Bar-On. Introduction: In Latin America, soccer is not a game; it is a way of life. It is mixed in with politics and nationalism. It defines social classes. How politically influential is soccer in Latin America? It is used by “various Latin American socio-economic elites in order to retard the acceleration of working class and popular discontent” (Bar-On 1997:1.8). Is it

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    Benito Mussolini

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    Europe, and with them the rise of sports, especially football, as a political tool. Benito Mussolini capitalized on the fact that the 1934 World Cup was to take place in Italy, by “drawing on the athletic imagery of the Roman Empire,” where Mussolini himself chose the referees for each game, culminating in the Italians bringing the trophy home that year (Duffy, 2003). Jules Rimet, president of FIFA, remained seated when the Italian national team gave the fascist salute to Mussolini after the game

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    Soccer Influence

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    soccer is also a considerable part of many cultures. The daily lives of people culturally and politically would be vastly different if it weren’t for the major influence of soccer. This widespread sport has its roots in England. In 1863, association football, soccer’s

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    positive benefits for a child or young athlete. It is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and to be social with other kids the same age. As Joe Namath once said,”Soccer is a honest game. Its true to life. Its a game about sharing. Soccer is a team game.So is life.” Without the option for competitive soccer, some children would never learn the meaning of teamwork and good sportsmanship. In many ways, competitive soccer has helped develop a young athlete both mentally and

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    reign, exclusive foul play has surfaced. In 2010, the host countries for the 2018 and the 2022 World Cups were selected. FIFA was criticized for choosing two hosts at once. Critics warned this would increase the chances of collusion. “Fifa’s inspection team evaluated a 9 bid and rated Russia and Qatar the riskiest places”. Qatar is a very hot country with like 106 degrees Fahrenheit summer temperatures in Qatar. Also homosexuality being illegal in Qatar, the political situation in Russia and a strong

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    by one of the top teams in Spain to this day, Real Madrid. They did not let his talent go to waste and they signed him immediately. Ever since starting his professional career at Real Madrid, Ramos has been the most essential player in the defense and has played both as a central defender and as a right-back. He is a natural leader in the team and has always set a high standard for his teammates in terms

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    Who am I, you may be wondering by now. I’m Ally Sanchez. I have a large number of interesting things to say about myself. I’ve been an athletic person for as long as I can remember (since I was three years of age). I’m a soccer player and have been since I was three years of age. I’ve never played any other sport than soccer, it’s all I know. I’ve grown up with it. I know every aspect of it. I play outside left and right forward, left and right defense, and occasionally right attacking mid. I’m

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    of their community. Although there are lots of female fans, there is a strong sense of masculinity within the soccer supporters community because soccer is a rough sport, every game is a battle, and most of men leave their heart out supporting their team by chanting most of the game, using foul language and be willing to defend their colors if anyone disrespects them. This acceptance of what might otherwise be considered uncivilized, mannish action is a key belief that soccer fans share (Feig, “Hazards

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