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More openly religious football players than ever in Orange football team

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24 June 2024
Among the player selection of the Orange team, at least 15 of the 26 are openly religious. Where does this mass coming-out come from?

Mariecke van den Berg is associate professor of religion and gender. She speaks with NOS about the influence of defining players on the openness of religion to other players. 

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How come more than half of the Dutch team is openly religious?

The Dutch football team is in the middle of the European Football Championships. What is striking about this player selection: at least 15 of the 26 are openly religious. Where does this massive coming-out come from?

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