The Harrowing Price of National Pride The World Cup may bring nations together, but for some it also brings a dark and sinister side – one that has nothing to do with the beautiful game itself, but rather the toxic masculinity it can unleash.
Research suggests that domestic abuse cases spike by 26% when England plays and 38% when they lose.
This is not a new phenomenon; violence towards women and girls after football matches has been a recurring issue for years.