Cultural studies, media dynamics, social networks, sports organisations and governance, sports broadcasting, culture, identity, and fan.

Media and Culture

Célia Gouveia holds a PhD in Communication Sciences from ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, where she also completed a Master’s degree in Communication, Culture, and Information Technologies, specialising in Network Communication. She earned a degree in European Studies from the Open University (UAb). Her research adopts an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on critical theoretical approaches to examine media dynamics, fan experiences, and policy debates on governance, equity, and legacy. She has published in leading journals, including The International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, Soccer & Society, The International Journal of the History of Sport, and Sport in Society.