The Iranian team’s defiant stand against oppression at the World Cup in Qatar puts everyone else to shame
Failed empty gesture 0 – 1 Strong silent stand
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CATEGORY: Volume 51.03 Autumn 2022
How ‘industrial football’ was used to silence protests
Football fans turned out in large numbers during the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul. They’ve paid the price since
Xi’s real China dream
China’s leader is football mad and he has put the sport at the forefront of many initiatives. When it comes to the nation’s freedoms that’s been a mixed blessing
Refereeing rights: Why we shouldn’t expect footballers to hand out human rights red cards
Do sports stars have a duty to be politically active? A leading philosopher argues that the responsibility lies elsewhere
How well do you know the beautiful game?
What do you know about the intersection of human rights and football? Take our quiz and find out
Contents – The beautiful game? Qatar, football and freedom
The autumn issue of Index takes as its central theme the FIFA World Cup that will take place in Qatar in November and December 2022. A country where human rights are constantly under threat, Qatar is under the spotlight and many are calling for a...
The beautiful game? Qatar, football and freedom
Volume 51.03 Autumn 2022