Fair play has consolidated itself in recent years as an important issue in sports competitions, specifically in soccer. It is about respecting the rules of the game but also its spirit, in such a way that there is justice, healthy competition, and even the promotion of social and human values such as respect, tolerance, or dignity.

When athletes become competitors, it is precisely the respect among themselves, the respect for the referee, and the respect for the audience that should guide their performance. Conducting oneself without cheating, without violence, without offensive language, without threats, and without generating pointless fights or discussions should be a fundamental condition of sports in general and soccer in particular.

Human rights education can have fair play as an ally. Living by human rights means living based on respect and solidarity, which also applies to the sportsmanship spirit that should always prevail. In the spectacle of sports like soccer, promoting family unity and social cohesion is essential, as well as knowing how to win and lose. If this is positively projected onto human rights, the culture of promoting them benefits greatly.

Fair play can be assumed as an attitudinal model when it is not only sought but also fulfilled on and off the field. Teams, organizations, leagues, and even sponsors and media should be promoters of fair play, given the massive impact that soccer has worldwide, given its status as the most popular sport.

If, on the contrary, fair play is only a slogan that is hardly fulfilled, its influence can be extremely negative on the behaviors of sports fans, especially among girls, boys, and adolescents who are very receptive to the media models they see on television, streaming, or on a soccer field. It is crucial to observe, then, the importance of ensuring that its effects are for the good of the audience

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