How African diaspora footballers juggle the identity question: Riyad Mahrez is one of several French born footballers currently playing for African countries ShutterstockSport is a useful prism through which to explore aspects of national identity. This is particularly so with football, given its popularity and global reach. International teams are often portrayed as the … [Read more...] about How African diaspora footballers juggle the identity question | The Conversation
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How fame abroad changes African footballers’ way of life back home | The Conversation
How fame abroad changes African footballers' way of life back home: Football continues to present a great chance for social mobility in Africa Natee K Jindakum/ShutterstockAfrican footballers have long been attracted to careers abroad. This is easy to understand considering that many come from backgrounds of poverty and high unemployment rates in countries with repressive … [Read more...] about How fame abroad changes African footballers’ way of life back home | The Conversation
SA News: Emiliano Sala’s sister condemns leaked images of footballer’s body
Emiliano Sala's sister condemns leaked images of footballer's body: Williams played domestically for Western Province. He made his Springbok debut against Argentina in 1993 and played 27 Tests for South Africa until 2000, scoring 14 Test tries. In 1994, he became ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews First Rugby World Cup in Asia opens to ‘awesome atmosphere’: Many fans … [Read more...] about SA News: Emiliano Sala’s sister condemns leaked images of footballer’s body
How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money | The Conversation
How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money: Ghana player Asamoah Gyan celebrates a goal against Portugal during a 2014 FIFA World Cup match in Brazil. EPA/Jose Sena GoulaoAfrican footballers – like other players from developing countries – invariably earn sums of money far greater than their contemporaries back home. On average, some African players in the … [Read more...] about How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money | The Conversation
Young footballers score, thanks to Tyson Properties
Young footballers score, thanks to Tyson Properties: Centre is pro soccer player Matthew Carelse who surprised the young players for their prizegiving Photo: Tyson Properties The award-winning real estate group Tyson Properties recently teamed up with Ballers Soccer Club to give young boys and girls in Johannesburg the chance to take their football skills to the next level. The … [Read more...] about Young footballers score, thanks to Tyson Properties
