The forthcoming semi finals in which more than half of the players will have African ancestry, would surely resemble an AFCON (African Cup of Nations) tournament. This is unprecedented. Will it generate a backlash from those with a nativist or narrow view of European heritage, or spur countries that want to excel in international football tournaments to seek out and give opportunities to players of African descent?
Something remarkable is happening in European football, which…
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