Football Culture

At least 7 American football players in middle and high school have died in August

At least 7 American football players in middle and high school have tragically lost their lives in August alone. The statistics from the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research are chilling – 16 football-related deaths in all of last year, with 9 occurring in middle and high school programs. The fact that these deaths cannot be solely attributed to the physicality of the sport, with 10 out of 16 being indirectly related, highlights a deeper issue within the culture of high school football.

The pressure to “be tough” or “man up” in the scorching heat of summer practices is a narrative that plays out across the country.… Continue reading

Fallout intensifies over soccer star Enzo Fernández and Argentina teammates singing racist chant about France

Despite the significant coverage surrounding the racially charged chant involving Enzo Fernández and his Argentina teammates, the actual content of the offensive song seemed to be shrouded in secrecy by major media outlets. It took multiple clicks to find the lyrics, which were shockingly racist and contained transphobic elements as well. The chant insinuated that French players had African origins, reinforcing negative stereotypes in a derogatory manner.

The prevalence of racism within football culture, especially in other countries like Argentina, highlights a deep-rooted issue that cannot be ignored. The lack of respect for diversity and the need to resort to such racist behavior is a stain on the sport.… Continue reading