Author Archives: Marsha Kononenko

About Marsha Kononenko

Senior from New York studying Biology and Spanish at Duke University. Born in Ukraine, soccer has always been an important part of my culture. Avid fan of the Spanish National team and Real Madrid.

Polémica por un amistoso: ¿puede un juego afectar las elecciones?

Una y otra vez, vemos que el fútbol y la política son vinculados. Hace poco, otro ejemplo que apoya esta idea apareció en las noticias. Las noticias trata de una fecha: 7 de junio. Esta fecha es importante por dos razones. En primer lugar, es el día de elecciones para elegir cientos de cargos en… Read More »

Soccer During Wartime: The Situation in Ukraine

Soccer in Ukraine has never been truly detached from the political atmosphere of the nation (See earlier post). The current state of soccer in Ukraine proves to be no exception. The fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces has indeed escalated into a full-blown war, which has affected players, fans, and everyone in-between. Due to war, teams… Read More »