Sports Songs of Arab Ultras Groups as a Space for Political Expression
Analytical Study
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https://doi.org/10.33282/abaa.v17i69.1252Keywords:
Songs, Sports, Ultras, PoliticsAbstract
Objectives: This study sought to identify the contents of the sports songs of Arab Ultras groups, focusing on their political character and role in social and political expression.
Methodology: The study analyzed eight politically themed sports songs of Ultras groups in Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia using content analysis to extract categories directly from the songs’ content.
Results: The findings showed that the dominant element in political sports songs of Ultras is resistance, as they serve as a means of challenging and confronting ruling political regimes, reflecting rejection of the lived reality.
Conclusion: The study confirmed that the Ultras social movement has succeeded in using sports songs as a public oppositional space for political expression, reflecting the role of sports culture in stimulating political and social activism among youth.
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