Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘Don’t Tear Gas the Tourists!’ Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘Don’t Tear Gas the Tourists!’
Police repression of a FIFA Go Home protest near Brazil’s legendary Maracanã stadum had unintended consequences.
Jun 16, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘No One Lives Here Anymore’ Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘No One Lives Here Anymore’
At a favela five minutes from Brazil’s most famous stadium, every family has been removed by force.
Jun 15, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup
I’m on my way to the World Cup to take the temperature of Brazil’s historic passion for soccer, as well as its rekindled passion for struggle.
Jun 12, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Soccer Is the Art of the Unforseeable Soccer Is the Art of the Unforseeable
Professional soccer does everything to castrate its own energy of happiness, but it survives in spite of all the spites.
Jun 9, 2014 / Eduardo Galeano
Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests? Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests?
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, armed with historical revisionism, wants to blame Brazil’s turmoil on political agitators. That charge won’t stick.
Jun 8, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur
The NFL may say officially that “Redskins” “is not a slur,” but 1968 bronze medalist and medal-stand protester John Carlos, a man who has had more than a fe...
Jun 4, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
‘And Still We Rise’: Palestinian Soccer Stands Tall ‘And Still We Rise’: Palestinian Soccer Stands Tall
For the first time in its eighty-six-year existence, the Palestinian national team has qualified for a major international tournament.
Jun 2, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Lance Stephenson’s Daring, Careless Whispers Lance Stephenson’s Daring, Careless Whispers
In an era of carbon copies, I’m beyond grateful that Lance Stephenson can still exist and remind us of what once was.
May 30, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Pure Poison: The UCSB Shooting, Ray Rice and a Culture of Violence Against Women Pure Poison: The UCSB Shooting, Ray Rice and a Culture of Violence Against Women
Misogyny becomes weaponized when a culture excuses it and looks the other way.
May 27, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Guy Who Gets Away: NBA Prayers for Sterling to Leave Quietly May Be Answered The Guy Who Gets Away: NBA Prayers for Sterling to Leave Quietly May Be Answered
Sterling’s quiet exit is a great outcome for the NBA brass—but not for justice.
May 23, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin