Racism in Soccer- Why is it so Much Problem?
stoneweb.com Racism in soccer is a hot topic these days. The world-famous soccer leagues have gotten so much media coverage recently, especially the World Cup that a lot of people are saying that this game is racist. So what is all this fuss about? Racism in soccer? Well, it's not as big of a deal as some people make it out to be. Racism in soccer actually has its roots in soccer's very roots. Back when soccer was first being played, black players would often be barred from playing. This was not so different from baseball and other sports where players were only allowed to play for a certain number of years during their career. The reason why this is troubling is that at the time, the majority of people in the world were black or had just come to be white. So why did this affect the popularity of the game? The answer to that question lies in the fact that soccer is a contact sport. It should come as no surprise that players would try to avoid getting hurt. As a r...