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January 11, 2023
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jacob Sugarman
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December 21, 2022
What Qatar’s World Cup Tells Us About the World in 2022
The soccer tournament offered signs that billions of people no longer think the United States and its entourage run the world.
Tony Karon and Daniel Levy
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December 18, 2022
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.
Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
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December 12, 2022
The Best of Us: A Tribute to Grant Wahl
The great soccer writer never hesitated to speak truth to power, and his sudden death sent shock waves through the World Cup.
Dave Zirin
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December 8, 2022
The Qatar World Cup Ushers in a New Era of Digital Authoritarianism in Sports
With drones, video cameras, facial recognition software, and undercover police, the tournament may be the most-surveilled sporting event ever.
Karim Zidan
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December 7, 2022
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.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
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November 16, 2022
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.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
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October 24, 2022
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.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
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October 10, 2022
Merritt Paulson Must Go
It is past time for the soccer impresario to sell the Thorns and Timbers, and Portland would be the perfect city to install public ownership.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
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August 10, 2022
The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics
Qatar is a human rights nightmare, but LA power brokers preparing for the 2028 Olympics don’t seem to care.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff