Ramón Spaaij

Spaaij

Ramón Spaaij, PhD, is professor of sociology in the Institute for Health and Sport at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. He is a sociologist of sport, with a specialty in the intersections of sport, social inclusion, conflict, and development. His recent books include “The Palgrave International Handbook of Football and Politics” (2018) and “Routledge Handbook of Football Studies” (2016).

The power of football in refugee integration and development

In-depth: Global attention may focus on the World Cup, but it is at the grassroots level that football can have the most meaningful impact, particularly in breaking down barriers for those who have experienced forced displacement.

14 December, 2022