Stunning performance. Now the gate is wide open for England to become European Champion. About time.
04-07-2021, 08:24 AM
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Re: England v Ukraine? Politics in Motion!
Originally Posted by Dachs
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So politics wherever you look. And money talks. The F1 circus has never been a European event, though.
04-07-2021, 09:34 AM
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Re: England v Ukraine? Politics in Motion!
Originally Posted by Primus1
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F1, has always raced in Europe right from its conception in 1950, but it is a global sport
But when it comes to politics in sport that is a phenomenon appearing later, didn't it?
04-07-2021, 10:54 AM
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Re: England v Ukraine? Politics in Motion!
Originally Posted by Dachs
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OK, Primus, never say never.But when it comes to politics in sport that is a phenomenon appearing later, didn't it?
04-07-2021, 11:51 AM
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Re: England v Ukraine? Politics in Motion!
Originally Posted by Primus1
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I’m not so sure, I think politics has always been around in some form or another in sport…
That’s always been the case. The Berlin Olympics 1936 spring easily to mind. After only congratulating German and some Finnish gold medallists on the first day Hitler was told by the IOC that he should congratulate all or none at all. He chose the latter option.
The African American athletes were also snubbed by President Roosevelt, only white athletes were invited to the White House. The African American athletes weren’t recognised until 2016.
Then of course we have Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984
04-07-2021, 01:07 PM
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Re: England v Ukraine? Politics in Motion!
Primus1 wrote:I agree to that as I pointed out in my earlier post(s). The degree and intensity of such interference might vary. The more interesting question might be: If that is the case and commonly accepted, why do some people complain about the interference of politics in sport, and what's more, do that selectively?
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