Friendship, bonding, and power relations in neighborhood football

Abstract

This articles has, as its empirical reference, the case study of Sociedade Recreativa Arealense, a sports & health club in a traditional neighborhood in the city of Pelotas, founded in 1920. The main aim is to analise non-famous football practices. The text prioritizes a reflection on how these football practices constitute, and are constituted by a specific type of socialization, by feelings of bonding and power relations. The chosen methodology used to develop this research study integrates spoken, written, and pictorial sources. KEYWORDS: football – neighborhood – friendship - bonding