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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of increasing the popularity of football (soccer) in a region. uncountable
2. 2
   The influence of football on real-life matters such as politics, economics and the media. uncountable
3. 3
   The tendency to turn issues into "political footballs". uncountable

Etymology

From football + -ization.

Related phrases

political football

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