Of late, Paraguay’s team has been pilloried by the football press and public. Among other things, the Latin American side has been described as “hooligans”; their style of play labelled as “dirty”, “ugly” and “anti-football”.These accusations have been primarily made by self-appointed gatekeepers, who create the rulebook of aesthetics from the vantage position of privilege.
Avijit Ghosh is a writer at Times of India. He covers a diverse range of topics including culture, society, and sports, with a particular focus on international sports leagues, major tournaments, and the intersection of sports with pop culture. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as Sunday Times, Hindustan Times, and The Economic Times.
