Futbolítica

Synopsis of Futbolítica

Futbolítica is a fascinating work that explores the deep and often unsettling relationship between football and politics throughout contemporary history. Through a journey across various clubs around the world, the author analyzes how the beautiful game has served both as a tool for democratic resistance and as a vehicle for propaganda for dictatorships and totalitarian regimes. The book examines significant episodes ranging from Mussolini's Italy and Hitler's Germany to Franco's Spain, Salazar's Portugal, and Latin American dictatorships, inviting readers to reflect on the role of football clubs as political actors representing ideologies, oppressed communities, and rebel minorities.