- but: 1969 war in central America set off by football
- but: Football hooliganism is widespread
- because: the possibility of changing political status quo
- because: equality of victory regardless of nations' power
- because: example of Olympic Gymnastics
- because: some examples from the World Cup
- because: fair competition
- but: still not fair
- because: sports are based on nation's economic power
- because: example - USA's domination in sports
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- because: as stimulant to harmony between ethnic groups
- but: conflicts among fans of different sports clubs
- but: the case of Basques and Athletic Bilbao
- because: everyone is welcome
- because: nation's jersey showing unity
Sports help bring forth peace and harmony in a nation as well as among nations - because: soccer: competition to achieve recognition
- because: developing countries look to sports for solidarity
- because: help project image and potential of their power
- because: example: Brazil and Italy
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- but: Olympic games have been boycotted 3 times
- because: arouses feeling of national consciousness
- because: identification with the team (nation) one supports
- but: Western hegemony
- because: cultural imperialism
- because: diversions from the harsh reality
- because: 1982 World Cup winner (Italy) and its economy
- but: sports promote competition between nations
- but: sports are carried out in peaceful manner
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