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Culture

Geezers need excitement: a history of drugs in football grounds

Violence, racism and verbal abuse are on the rise in Britain’s football grounds. Many blame cocaine. But a number of illegal drugs have been popular among fans at one time or another, with each having an impact on the atmosphere around the sport and the country. Sam Davies takes a deep dive into footy’s druggy underbelly.

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A rundown of things to read, watch and listen to each week. 0% Spam. 100% The Face.


Society

For Justin Fashanu, tomorrow never came

There has still not been another openly gay Black footballer since Justin Fashanu. Twenty-four years on from his death, the one thing that resonates most strongly throughout his story is the silence.

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