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Ekonomiczne, społeczne i polityczne aspekty kryzysu pandemicznego w polskim futbolu. Analiza socjologiczna
Economic, social, and political aspects of the pandemic crisis in the Polish football. A sociological analysis

Author(s): Piotr Chmielewski
Subject(s): Politics, Social Sciences, Economy, Sports Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: COVID-19; crisis; economy; football; politics

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims to present the key conclusions from the crisis in Polish football caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is based on desk research and secondary data analysis: content analysis in media (press article’s comparative analysis) and semi-structured interviews (conducted with experts with representatives of Polish football community). The results show an unprecedented scale of negative consequences for the entire football ecosystem. Those included health threat, economic problems, organizational difficulties, and ambiguous political involvement in the process of restoring football. The quick restart of the Polish football protected the most important stakeholders from the worst-case scenarios (e.g., bankruptcies) coming true.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 84
  • Page Range: 19-34
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish