Should We Keep Politics Out Of Football?

From Marcus Rashford's campaigning on free school meals to the support for Black Lives Matter and of taking the knee, footballers have become a lot more outspoken on a number of issues over the last 12 months.

Unsurprisingly, this has prompted support in some quarters and backlash in others, typically depending upon whether a person or organisation agrees with the sentiment being expressed at any one time.

So, in this opinion piece, HITC Sevens ponders the 'keep politics out of football' and 'stick to football' debates, and takes a look at the history of politics and activism particularly within the English game.

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