By OSMAN OZSOY - May 6 2026
Today, football (soccer) is at the forefront of global entertainment. Billions of people watch the matches of some teams on television. Football even has an influence on global politics and economics. The interest shown in, or the meaning attributed to, matches between warring countries goes beyond the realm of sport. Some countries' teams can be banned from international tournaments for political reasons. Furthermore, some countries may even boycott certain international tournaments as a form of political protest.
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