Tag: sport

How Madrid’s Fascist Ultras are Getting Away With Murder (Literally)
On Sunday 30 November, fascist ultras belonging to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid beat a Deportivo de La Coruna fan to death. The victim was a member of the Galician nationalist and anti-fascist ultras group Riazon Blues. Now the state is using the murder to justify an attack on leftists.
11 Sports Personalities Who Embraced Their Political Convictions
Football legend Eric Cantona became the buzz of social media last week after he was snapped supporting striking Ritzy cinema staff in Hackney. By no means the first sports personality to wear his political credentials on his sleeve, here are a few more.