Football plays an important role in the life of society: it is a complex institution, a key product of the entertainment industry, and a popular cultural phenomenon. As deeply embedded in the social fabric, football profoundly influences community life, making the systematic analysis of its social context
not only a study of the game itself as a practice but, more importantly, a source of relevant insights about society. This study aims to describe the Romanian football field using Bourdieu’s framework of categories. We seek to map the field of Romanian football, uncover its internal stratification, and
identify the institutions and relationships that play a decisive role in its functioning.
Keywords: football, social field, conflicts, capital, Romania, Bourdieu
