Simon Kuper Quotes on Sense & Perception (1 Quote)

In the United States, there's a strong taboo against racism in England it's only happened in the past 15 years. In Spain and Eastern Europe, there is none of this revulsion among most people. There are few people of color, so a black player on the field is a new thing. In that sense, soccer is seen by racists as the vanguard of the world outside sweeping into town.