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April 30, 2021
The Rise and Collapse of Europe’s Soccer Super League
If you blinked, you might have missed European soccer’s latest surrender to big money. But that doesn’t mean it’s all over…
Sam Blum
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December 9, 2020
English Soccer Players Take a Knee
Two Queen’s Park Rangers players looked directly at Millwall supporters and took a knee in a show of radical defiance.
Dave Zirin
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November 30, 2020
The Politics of Maradona’s Iconic ‘Hand of God’ Goal
In the 1986 World Cup, Maradona etched himself not only in sports history but also in political history.
Dave Zirin
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November 25, 2020
Diego Maradona: Comrade of the Global South
As much as for his genius with the soccer ball, he will be remembered for his willingness to fight power and be a voice for the voiceless.
Dave Zirin
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November 11, 2020
Who Will Be the Marcus Rashford of the USA?
The 23-year-old UK soccer star is fighting for government intervention to end hunger. This is desperately needed in the United States.
Dave Zirin
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September 21, 2020
Taking a Knee in Alabama
Alabama soccer player Taylor Morgan kneeled during the anthem, and then issued a blistering response to those who would attack her.
Dave Zirin
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July 28, 2020
America Doesn’t Deserve to Have Baseball Back
The season has just begun, but Major League Baseball is already struggling with a large and entirely predictable coronavirus outbreak.
Elie Mystal
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April 7, 2020
Grant Wahl on Soccer’s Place in a Coronavirus World
The preeminent soccer journalist in the United States talks sports during a pandemic.
Dave Zirin
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March 21, 2020
Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp Shines Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
The sports world has largely failed to show leadership during this time of international turmoil. Klopp is an exception.
Dave Zirin
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March 6, 2020
The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports
Cancellations and other measures have already started in the United States. Get ready for more.
Dave Zirin