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Tottenham Hotspur fans have long called themselves ‘Yids.’ This week, the British soccer team asked them to stop.

Tottenham Hotspur cited a survey which showed both recognition of the term’s loaded meaning and an attachment to it in the context of the game.

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 11, 2022 3:27 pm

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