Football and the authoritarian regime in Iran

The history of football in Iran is made up of contradictory processes, as the weight of successive authoritarian regimes is counterbalanced by international regulations and by players' and spectators' attitudes. The state is trying to control the world of football and use it for its diplom...

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Published in:Soccer and society 2020-08, Vol.21 (6), p.692-698
Main Author: Bromberger, Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authoritarianism
Football
Humanities and Social Sciences
Religions
Social Anthropology and ethnology
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Summary:The history of football in Iran is made up of contradictory processes, as the weight of successive authoritarian regimes is counterbalanced by international regulations and by players' and spectators' attitudes. The state is trying to control the world of football and use it for its diplomatic relations. The article analyses the regime's fears and reactions to several phenomena that pose danger to it: supporters' outbursts that run counter to religious morality, political protests in stadiums, and women's demands.
ISSN:1466-0970
1743-9590
DOI:10.1080/14660970.2020.1775046