Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp Shines Amid the Coronavirus Crisis 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.
Mar 21, 2020 / no-paywall / Dave Zirin
The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports The Coronavirus Is Coming for Professional Sports
Cancellations and other measures have already started in the United States. Get ready for more.
Mar 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Dave Zirin
The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019
For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.
Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
When It Comes to Being Gay-Friendly, Women’s Sports Are Ahead of the Game When It Comes to Being Gay-Friendly, Women’s Sports Are Ahead of the Game
Women’s leagues have become much safer spaces for queerness, while men’s sports are still trapped in a culture of repression.
Nov 20, 2019 / Payal Dhar
Far-Right Extremism Divides Germany’s Most Notorious Soccer Derby Far-Right Extremism Divides Germany’s Most Notorious Soccer Derby
Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, German soccer reveals deep and persistent political divisions.
Nov 10, 2019 / Dave Braneck
US Soccer Is Neglecting Latino Talent—and It Shows US Soccer Is Neglecting Latino Talent—and It Shows
There are millions of youths playing soccer in the United States. So why is the men’s national team so terrible?
Oct 21, 2019 / Isma’il Kushkush
Israel Canceled the FIFA Palestine Cup for No Apparent Reason Israel Canceled the FIFA Palestine Cup for No Apparent Reason
Many think it was done to drive a wedge between the West Bank and Gaza in order to thwart the aspirations to nationhood of the Palestinian people.
Sep 26, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Soccer Becomes a Casualty of South Africa’s Violence Soccer Becomes a Casualty of South Africa’s Violence
Zambia and Madagascar are saying no to playing in South Africa as long as anti-immigrant violence is a part of the political picture.
Sep 6, 2019 / Dave Zirin
A Soccer Game Becomes an Anti-Fascist Demonstration in Portland A Soccer Game Becomes an Anti-Fascist Demonstration in Portland
The Portland Timbers soccer fans defied Major League Soccer, team ownership, and fascism in one glorious night.
Aug 26, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
A Soccer Player’s On-Field Message to Congress: ‘Do Something Now. End Gun Violence. Let’s Go!’ A Soccer Player’s On-Field Message to Congress: ‘Do Something Now. End Gun Violence. Let’s Go!’
Alejandro Bedoya will not put up with living in a “dystopia.” But the greater story is the support he has received throughout his league’s corridors of power.
Aug 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin