International Symposium on Minoritized Languages and Football

The International Symposium on Minoritized Languages and Football, organized by Plataforma per la Llengua in collaboration with the European Center for Minority Issues, will take place in Barcelona. This event aims to establish itself as a leading European forum for discussing the relationship between language and football. Building on the success of the first edition held in Wales, which gathered experts and representatives from various sports and cultural organizations across Europe, this symposium will feature panels and lectures from both national and international speakers. Topics of discussion will include the linguistic commitment of football clubs, the role of fans as agents of language normalization, the use of minority languages in grassroots and educational football, and the impact of sports media. The aim is to create a reflective space for sharing experiences, best practices, and strategies to strengthen the presence of minoritized languages in the sporting context. Meals,