Football — «the beautiful game», as they say — has reminded us last week of its power to spark hatred and racism. It’s not the only thing that it unleashes: «Incidents of domestic abuse rose by 38 percent when the England team lost and increased by 26 percent where England won or drew, compared with days when there was no England match.» An essay on football, toxic masculinity and patriarchy.

From Weekly Filet #355, in July 2021.