Undeniably, when a sport game involves two countries in frictions, it always turns complicated with various political considerations. And thus, a seemingly ordinary football match might turn into a secret contest in terms of strength and power. As a result, the sport game, with its original purpose to promote bilateral relations, might create a deeper misunderstanding and hatred between the people of the two countries instead. Full story
OPINION: Football and politics — Lim Mun Fah
Undeniably, when a sport game involves two countries in frictions, it always turns complicated with various political considerations. And thus, a seemingly ordinary football match might turn into a secret contest in terms of strength and power. As a result, the sport game, with its original purpose to promote bilateral relations, might create a deeper misunderstanding and hatred between the people of the two countries instead. Full story
