It is an irony that modern football teams have emerged in the 19th century from the workers’ guilds. Due to the political and social relevance of workers’ organisations in the 19th century, the leagues became confederations of popular clubs and, a century later, multimillionaire profit companies. The post Football: another kidnapping of capitalism first appeared on Cubadebate.
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It is an irony that modern football teams have emerged in the 19th century from the workers’ guilds. Due to the political and social relevance of workers’ organisations in the 19th century, the leagues became confederations of popular clubs and, a century later, multimillionaire profit companies. The post Football: another kidnapping of capitalism first appeared on Cubadebate.