Introduction: football as a source of cultural belonging and transformations in the Middle East and North Africa
Key Points
To explore the role of football in shaping cultural belonging and transformations in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in relation to religion.
Initiated a project in 2021 focusing on football culture and religion in the Middle East.
Launched a call for papers in 2024 to gather diverse perspectives on football's cultural impact.
Highlighting football as a significant force in cultural belonging.
Identifying connections between football, identity, and religious expressions in the region.
Abstract
This special issue is the result of a project that started in 2021 on football culture and religion in the Middle East.1 In 2024, we made a call for papers on the role of football as a force for cu...