University of Liverpool

Dr. Leon Moosavi, a sociologist at the University of Liverpool, discusses racism directed at the French national football team, arguing that such abuse reflects broader political and social conflicts over national identity, immigration, and exclusionary rhetoric. He emphasizes that incidents like those targeting Kylian Mbappé are not isolated but tied to systemic issues in Western democracies.

Belfast is experiencing unrest, violence, and anti-migrant attacks, with Professor Peter Shirlow linking the violence to a broader European context of interconnected far-right movements. He highlights the role of digital networks and social media in spreading extremist narratives across Europe.