Ethnic diversity and extremist attitudes in soccer teams: A multi-level investigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2020.07.003
Abstract: Abstract It has been argued that sports contexts may be suitable venues for reducing intercultural hostility, including its more extreme forms, yet empirical evidence remains scarce. The present study investigated the main and interactive influence… read more here.
Keywords: ethnic diversity; team; diversity; multi level ... See more keywords
COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on the Mental Health of Professional Soccer: Comparison of Anxiety Between Genders
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.765914
Abstract: This study verifies associated factors with trait and state anxiety in professional soccer teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample was composed of 315 athletes, coaches, and physical trainers of professional soccer teams during the… read more here.
Keywords: soccer teams; anxiety; soccer; state ... See more keywords
How Strong Are Soccer Teams? The "Host Paradox" and Other Counterintuitive Properties of FIFA's Former Ranking System
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DOI: 10.3390/g13020022
Abstract: I investigate the paradoxes associated with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) point-based ranking of national soccer teams. The ranking has been plagued with paradoxes that incentivize teams to avoid playing friendly matches, i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: soccer teams; soccer; teams host; ranking ... See more keywords
Influence of the COVID-19 lockdown on Spanish professional soccer teams’ external demands according to their on-field ranking
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DOI: 10.5114/biolsport.2022.113294
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to analyse the changes in external demand parameters (e.g., total distance, high-speed running distance, accelerations/decelerations) in Spanish professional soccer teams after the COVID-19 lockdown considering their on-field ranking… read more here.
Keywords: soccer teams; spanish professional; covid lockdown; distance ... See more keywords