IMPOLITENESS STRATEGIES

The purpose of this study is to examine the use of impolite language within the context of footballrelated discourse among fans of European football in Nigeria. European football, particularly leagues like the Champions league, English Premier League (EPL), Spanish LaLiga, among others, has gained immense popularity in Nigeria, leading to passionate and often heated discussions and interactions among fans. This study is aimed at creating awareness and broadening our understanding as to how and why impoliteness occurs as well as its impact on communication, in this context. The study further provides insights on the various forms of impolite language such as insults, swearing, verbal abuse and other offensive language and seeks to provide analysis on their functions, intentions, effects and consequences.