The Empty Newspaper that Promoted Peace in Peruvian Futbol
The Empty Newspaper that Promoted Peace in Peruvian Futbol
The Empty Newspaper that Promoted Peace in Peruvian Futbol
Violence was rampant. The government wanted to have matches played in empty stadiums after a fan was killed. Instead, the Peruvian Primera Division chose to suspend league fixtures. You know how it is in a country that loves its sport. When futbol stops, the country’s spirit weakens. Newspaper El Bocón took a bold stance by printing absolutely nothing about futbol. Not only that, but it left the space that futbol usually occupies completely blank. The message? “Continuing with the violence will only make futbol disappear.” It was heard loud and clear by every fan in the country.
