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Racism and Integration in Contemporary Swedish Football and Society

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The modern game of football was first invented in the United Kingdom and then gradually spread across the planet. Today football is the most popular team sport on earth, making it the global game par excellence. Yet at the club level, Europe still remains at the epicenter of the sport. This is because the continent is host to the world’s wealthiest and most prestigious football leagues, and for this reason, it also draws the best footballers from around the globe.

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