Jeremy Corbyn on racism in football, Arsenal's 'library' and pricey Freddos

The Labour leader discusses the World Cup in Russia, inequality in football and taking penalties at Theresa May

A film by Copa90, of the Guardian Sport Network

A lot has changed since we sat down with Jeremy Corbyn last May. His party has rallied, taken seats from the Conservatives in the 2017 general election and become favourites to win power when the country next goes to the polls. The last time we met Corbyn on Hackney Marshes to talk about grassroots football, Arsenal and Arsène Wenger. This time around we have met the Labour leader at the Emirates Stadium. “That’s very beautiful out there,” he says Corbyn as he gazes out on to the Arsenal pitch. But the atmosphere can be quiet, we joke. “It’s not called the library for nothing,” says Corbyn with a wry smile. “There’s a bar around the corner that has just opened that’s called The Library,” he laughs.

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