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March 18, 2026AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICAOpen Access

Foreign players, coaches, and the politics of belonging: strengthening citizenship in Czech football

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WCWilliam CrossanMCMartin Chalupník

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This article examines fan perceptions of foreign players and coaches in Czech football, highlighting implications for citizenship.

Key Points

  • The article investigates Czech fans' attitudes toward foreign players and the impact of international coaches on these perceptions.
  • Analyzed survey data from 2018 and 2023 regarding fan views on foreign players.
  • Examined case studies of AC Sparta Prague under coaches Andrea Stramaccioni and Brian Priske.
  • Conducted interviews with club executives, marketing directors, and sport managers.
  • Identified contrasting responses from fans during Stramaccioni's and Priske's coaching tenures.
  • Priske's multicultural squad led to a championship and improved acceptance of foreign players.
  • Fans' perceptions are affected by the success and integration strategies of foreign coaches.

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Crossan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba431a4e9516ffd37a4102https://doi.org/10.14712/23366052.2026.6
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