Society too dumb to heed sport’s inclusive message

Ultimately the exploits of Les Bleus won’t solve political tensions in France, says Tommy Martin

Society too dumb to heed sport’s inclusive message

To paraphrase that famous quote about team spirit attributed to the Scottish footballer Steve Archibald, racial harmony might be an illusion best glimpsed in the aftermath of victory.

You won’t find too many people in France falling for it.

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