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July 1, 2015
African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup
In a fashion both powerful and heartbreaking, the three African teams have left an indelible impression on the 2015 Women’s World Cup
Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin
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June 16, 2015
The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism
Outright prejudice from top FIFA leaders is undermining the legacy of Brazil’s most accomplished star.
Dave Zirin
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June 15, 2015
Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers
Will the scandals roiling FIFA put a stop to the deadly construction projects?
Michelle Chen
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June 2, 2015
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June 2, 2015
Sepp Blatter’s Shocking End
Sepp Blatter’s reign of error is over. But speculation about his and FIFA’s future has just begun.
Dave Zirin
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May 29, 2015
FIFA Is Corrupt (Just Like Everything Else in Sports)
Americans want to believe that sports are the last remaining venue for honest competition—but we’ve known otherwise for years.
William Greider
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May 28, 2015
Will the FIFA Raids Scuttle the Vote to Suspend Israeli Soccer?
The future of the planned FIFA vote on Israeli soccer’s future may be in peril but it may have received an unexpected boost.
Dave Zirin
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May 27, 2015
Down Goes FIFA! Down Goes FIFA!
The dramatic arrests of leading FIFA officials are the tip of the iceberg. This could be the beginning of the end for the soccer federation in its current form.
Dave Zirin
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May 19, 2015
Having a Wedding? A Sweet 16? Consider One of Brazil’s World Cup Stadiums!
Who could have predicted that Brazil’s World Cup buildup would have disastrous results—other than everyone not financially vested in its success?
Dave Zirin
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May 11, 2015
Israel and Palestine Agree: Keep Politics Out of Soccer
The sentiment of keeping sports and politics seperate unites the soccer leaders in Israel and Palestine. Tragically, they both mean profoundly different things.
Dave Zirin