Should Israel’s Flag Be Raised at the Paris Olympics? Should Israel’s Flag Be Raised at the Paris Olympics?
How the IOC is penalizing Russia provides insight into how it could treat Israel at the 2024 Games.
Nov 21, 2023 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Saudi Arabia Hosting the World Cup Is a Win for Sportswashing Saudi Arabia Hosting the World Cup Is a Win for Sportswashing
Though not yet official, Saudi Arabia has all but muscled out the only other real contender.
Nov 2, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench
A recent raid shows that the Olympic corruption follies aren’t going anywhere.
Jun 27, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Get Ready for AI Surveillance at the 2024 Paris Olympics Get Ready for AI Surveillance at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Olympics don’t make authoritarian countries more democratic; they make democratic countries more authoritarian.
Jun 6, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Protests in France Are About to Collide With the 2024 Paris Olympics The Protests in France Are About to Collide With the 2024 Paris Olympics
Rage over Macron’s pension raids is feeding into anti-Olympic activism. But who will benefit: the French left or the racist right?
Apr 24, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
FIFA Shuns Indonesia Over Palestinian Solidarity FIFA Shuns Indonesia Over Palestinian Solidarity
There is no longer the pan-national solidarity needed for countries like Indonesia to stand up to FIFA.
Apr 12, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The Big Winners of the 2022 World Cup? Qatar and Despots the World Over (and Messi) The Big Winners of the 2022 World Cup? Qatar and Despots the World Over (and Messi)
Even “sportswashing” that costs over $200 billion appears to be money well spent.
Dec 18, 2022 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Palestine: The Unexpected Star of the 2022 World Cup Palestine: The Unexpected Star of the 2022 World Cup
From player demonstrations to unfurled flags, Palestinian struggle has been visible and fearless at the World Cup.
Dec 7, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Will Players Help Raise Awareness About the Horrors Surrounding the World Cup? Will Players Help Raise Awareness About the Horrors Surrounding the World Cup?
We are seeing some people from the soccer world speak out about the Qatar World Cup. We need more.
Nov 16, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Is Portland About to Have Two Supporter-Owned Soccer Teams? Is Portland About to Have Two Supporter-Owned Soccer Teams?
Forcing a franchise owner to sell the team? Community ownership? It’s on the table for the raucous fans of the Portland Thorns and Timbers.
Oct 24, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff