A research paper by Dublin City University reveals the significant role of supporters in legitimising sportswashing projects, using Manchester City as a case study. The paper is part of a wider study on online hate in football.
An overview of modern international sport today is incomplete without an understanding of the motivations and potential consequences of sportswashing. A new research paper by Dublin City University studied Manchester City and found that supporters can play a significant role in legitimising a sportswashing project by defending it online.
The paper is part of a wider study on online hate in football.
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