How Bolsanaro Politicises Football in Brazil

The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, attended Sao Paolo’s 1-1 draw at Santos on Saturday inciting a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd. This upcoming weekend he plans to go to the Copa Libertadores final between Brazilian side Flamengo…

The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, attended Sao Paolo’s 1-1 draw at Santos on Saturday inciting a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd. This upcoming weekend he plans to go to the Copa Libertadores final between Brazilian side Flamengo…

The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, attended Sao Paolo’s 1-1 draw at Santos on Saturday inciting a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd. This upcoming weekend he plans to go to the Copa Libertadores final between Brazilian side Flamengo and Argentinian side River Plate.

 

Since he was elected last year he’s been the centre of attention at numerous Brazilian football matches around the country. Today we ask Joshua Law (@JoshuaMLaw), how is Bolsonaro using football for his political advantage and we profile a club battling his views.

 

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