Football's champions of change : an inspiring history of the anti-racism movement in football
Johnson, Damian2023
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This inspirational book charts the history of the anti-racism movement in English football and beyond, shining a light on both the divisive and unifying power of the beautiful game. Discover the star footballers, which include the likes of Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull and Clyde Best from the early days, to the modern greats such as Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka who have faced and fought racial bigotry on the pitch and helped advance the cause. There are also commentaries and insights from coaches, referees as well as grassroots activists who are prominent voices in the mainstream and social media. Features inspiring vox pops from young, modern-day aspiring players and fans from different ethnic backgrounds, explaining their experiences and their own battle (and triumphs) to be treated equally on the pitch and in society.
Football's champions of change : an inspiring history of the anti-racism movement in football / Damian Johnson, Laura Greenan.
London : Welbeck, 2023.London : Welbeck, 2023.
128 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 23 cm
Includes index.
Juvenile.
9781783129423 (hbk)
796.33
English
Racism in sports -- Great Britain -- Juvenile literatureSoccer -- Great Britain -- History -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+SportInterest age: from c 10 yearsChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: People & placesChildren's / Teenage general interest: Ball games & sports: FootChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Racism & multicul
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