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From unrest in Iran to the war in Ukraine, football is playing in an interesting role in social movements. From stadium demonstrations to organised fans groups the terraces can be an important place for those standing up to those in authority... But be warned, those in power also know how to wield football as part of their hold on power. So what is there to learn from the way football is used to help control or convert the masses? German journalist Ronny Blaschke has written a new book "Power Players. Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution." Photo: Ukrainian fans with flares during the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 match in Group Bagainst Scotland in Krakow. (CREDIT: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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