How politics shapes sporting choices from Messi and Ronaldo to the UFC

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Writing in the Guardian, Sean Ingle reports that while sport has long been regarded as a unifier, evidence suggests this era of hyper-partisanship may change that. A recent study in Singapore involving over 10,000 people across 26 countries found that respondents with more liberal views were significantly more likely to prefer Lionel Messi, whereas those with higher approval for authoritarianism preferred Cristiano Ronaldo. Additionally, sociological research in the US has indicated that supporters of different political figures may hold distinct preferences regarding traditional or alternative sports.