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Originally from Porto Alegre, Brazil, currently living in Sydney and working as a lecturer/researcher in the School of Education and in the Institute for Culture & Society at University of Western Sydney. He is also a grassroots football coach and a Sao Paulo FC fan. http://uws.academia.edu/JorgeKnijnik @JorgeKni 'The higher a monkey climbs the more you can see of his tail'
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A few nights ago I thought I was back in 1938, listening to Orson Welles broadcasting his famous radio drama ‘The War of the…
Boca Juniors versus River Plate. This is one of the world's biggest sports rivalries. It is very hard to find a greater and more…
The last round of the regular A-League season at Parramatta stadium was to bring not much excitement for spectators. The Anzac Day contenders were…
Good article, very interesting to hear from the referees’ point of view – but are you sure that refs are human beings?:)…just kidding, good luck with your career and mistakes!
Give them a break, no referee means no game
Thanks. Boca have always been known as the ‘Conmbebol pets’, they were always very strong in the South American Federation politics, however, this time, due to the international pressure (reading FIFA here), they could not escape from the sanctions – loosing the game, being out of the Libertadores, paying a U$200,000 fee, plus having a few matches with no spectators. They will appeal, of course, but the pressure is very strong.
Boca versus River: Football and politics in Argentina
Thanks for your note, Matthew. La Bombonera, together with El Centenario (at Uruguay) and Maracana (in Rio) are the most impressive and mythical stadia around the world – now Maracana is gone, replaced by a ‘fake’ one. Currently, the situation there is tough, Conmebol has just announced Boca is out, but they will appeal. Anyhow, it may be hard to talk to your father-in-law, but I’m sure that you’re enjoying their ‘churrascos’ a lot!
Boca versus River: Football and politics in Argentina
NUFCMVFC – you’ve said very important points; unfortunately, the persistence of the football fans’ labeling/criminalizing attitude by mainstream media and other stakeholders do not help with the building up of social healthier communities.
Authorities must change fan-management approach in western Sydney
I agree nordster, young people need adults who are flexible and can try to understand their point of views – understanding does not mean agreeing, but means being able to open (and keep open) two-ways dialogue
Authorities must change fan-management approach in western Sydney
Thanks AZ , your thoughts are really pertinent, however I don’t think that the ‘flare’ is the main point here; transforming an entire community work in a ‘flares are good/bad’ debate really narrows the focus. But I like your idea of a ‘loyalty bonus’ for the ones who make every game of the season, that would be very interesting!
Authorities must change fan-management approach in western Sydney
Hi CM, thanks for your words. As I said in the article, the main point is working towards a more cohesive community, where people understand and support each other; hence, it’s essential that the key stakeholders in this situation (club, supporters, police, community leaders and politicians) talk to each other – dialogue is central to solve issues, not violence. Flares are not the central point here, but the acknowledgement of the importance of the RBB in the community.
Authorities must change fan-management approach in western Sydney
Paul, I think his lapse says it all! Go Marta!
Women's football far from a level playing field