A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Racism is just as prevalent today as it was 30 years ago
Raheem Sterling was racially abused last December
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
THE sooner we stop pretending we are surprised by racism in football the sooner we can actually try to stamp it out of the game.
The problem, however, is that it is so prevalent in society that football is fighting a losing battle.
The end of 2017 saw two high-profile black footballers either speak about or suffer racism.
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