Football and antisemitism in France: Visibility and invisibility
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his chapter primarily focuses on antisemitism in French football since the turn of the new millennium, which has seen an intensification of debates about nationality, diversity, and identity in France, as well as a rise in antisemitism. France has historically had few high-profile Jewish players and lacks a major club that is seen as being ‘Jewish’. However, antisemitism has been a very real issue within professional and amateur levels of men’s football in recent decades, with abuse directed at players, team officials, and fans who are – or are perceived to be – Jewish, taking a variety of forms. The chapter examines the broader history of antisemitism in France and how this has influenced the French state’s relationship with religion today and is linked to both contemporary domestic issues and international matters, such as Israeli–Palestinian tensions. In addition, the chapter argues that French football has struggled to tackle, or sought to minimise, several forms of discrimination.
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Antisemitism Football Main Topic: Antisemitism Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Israel Criticism Secularity
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9781003139690
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Link to article (paywalled), Antisemitism in English football and supporter culture
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Football and antisemitism in France: Visibility and invisibility. . 2025: https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.4324/9781003139690
