Football and the Breakup of Yugoslavia

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Football and the Breakup of Yugoslavia

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Oct 22, 2023

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My guest is Chris Etchingham, whose first book looks at football's role in the breakup of Yugoslavia. We discuss the role of ethnicity before and after the breakup of the nation, including its impact in the Balkan diaspora, particularly in Australia.

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Oct 22, 2023

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