Essays on Hooliganism

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Introduction

The history of football may be traced back to China in second century B.C. The sport was introduced in England in 1170 and was banned a couple of times between the 1400s and 1600s because it was associated with peasants and was thought to promote violence and immorality (FIFA, 2000). However, the sport later re-emerged and transcended social divide to become England’s favourite sport. The English have been considered to be very influential in popularizing football across the world. In 1867, the first football match outside Europe was recorded; the idea was initiated by several ...

Sports play an essential role in any society considering the impact it has on the public, the economy of the country, mass media and even at an individual level. Many are the times when sports coincide with communal values that every society in every country holds. This and more can be said about football because it has turned to be a symbol of unity in the world because it can change things, people and life in itself. Many fans from all over the world display almost similar qualities when it comes to their love for the game in as ...

Introduction The assertion that soccer is among the most popular sports in the world has stood unquestionable throughout time. Its influence is wide spanning, with almost all nations in the world having at least one team, either in the league and non-league levels. Yet, it is inevitable for the sport to propagate its known cultural facets – violent or not. Among the most activities associated with the sport is hooliganism, where fans tend to become highly violent in the event their teams have either lost or won. This study will seek ...

Soccer

Soccer is one of the most famous and wonderful sports in the world. Researchers believe that the origins of the sport can be traced to over three thousand years ago. Evidence shows that China, Japan, and the Romans must have engaged in a similar sport of kicking around a leather ball (History of Soccer 2013). However, the birth of early soccer began in England. Initially, it was quite the violent game characterized by biting, kicking, and boxing. The game grew so popular among people of all ages urging King Edward III to ban it which he did in 1365 (History of ...