10 Jul, 10:45··

World Cup Football: Red Card on Violence

France24

This story reports on a concerning trend: increased domestic violence during major football tournaments, particularly the World Cup. Studies from England found a significant rise in violence – up to 38% – when the national team loses. This issue affects women and children globally and is linked to sporting events.

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