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The World Cup's Long Shadow w/ Jules Boykoff
The World Cup brought the world together. It also exposed FIFA’s fraught empire. I spoke to Jules Boykoff about these tensions, and whether anything can…
Jul 17
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Karim Zidan
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Jules Boykoff
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Messi and the politics of an apolitical icon
Messi rarely speaks about politics—but that hasn't stopped politicians and governments from putting his image to political use.
Jul 15
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Karim Zidan
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How Egypt Became the Arab World's Team
As Egypt continues its historic World Cup run, its victories are resonating far beyond the pitch, offering millions across the Arab world a rare moment…
Jul 6
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Karim Zidan
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Eleven Men and a Witch Doctor
Why black magic remains one of football's most enduring—and controversial—subjects.
Jul 2
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Karim Zidan
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June 2026
The World Cup View From Gaza
While watching the World Cup, do not look past this view from Gaza, writes Khaled Beydoun, author of American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and…
Jun 29
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Khaled Beydoun
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Revenge of the Tunisian Frankenstein
Tunisia's humiliating World Cup campaign has made it a global punchline. But the real crisis runs far deeper than football.
Jun 27
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Karim Zidan
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The Bread and Football Project
A powerful artistic series on football and politics, by Iranian visual artist and poster designer Behnam Raeesian, who works at the intersection of…
Jun 25
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Behnam Raeesian
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For One Night, Egypt Had Something to Celebrate
After 92 years, Egypt secured its first World Cup win in Vancouver on Sunday night. It is a historic moment for a nation that has had very few reasons…
Jun 22
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Karim Zidan
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Two Flags, a Pair of Boots, and a Matador
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup boots were meant to honour his family roots. Instead, they ignited a debate in Spain over national identity, with critics…
Jun 20
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Karim Zidan
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Breaking down the UFC White House spectacle w/ Luke Thomas
Following our conversation in the lead-up to the UFC White House spectacle, it only made sense to catch up with Luke Thomas again afterwards to make…
Jun 17
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Karim Zidan
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Luke Thomas
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1:10:05
Pre-order my new book: THE ULTIMATE STRONGMEN
Wondering how the UFC evolved from a fringe combat sport into one of the most influential cultural and political institutions in America? Do I have a…
Jun 16
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Karim Zidan
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The UFC-Trump machine is just getting started
The UFC White House event looked like the final triumph of the UFC-Trump alliance. But it was actually something more consequential: the first act in a…
Jun 16
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Karim Zidan
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