Shaker Samman

Losing a Legend

Growing up, my father and I had little in common. Even as a child I identified more with American culture than my Syrian heritage. We clashed constantly. He believed in an authoritarian upbringing, and like any adolescent, I rebelled. Times of peace were rare, but they shared a common theme — football. Weeknights were owned… Read More »

Pitch Imperfect

The following story has been reposted with permission by the author. It previously appeared in Duke Political Review. There’s more money in world football than ever before, but could discontent in soccer’s middle class change the sport as we know it? Cristiano Ronaldo sprints down the left flank, followed closely by Filipe Luís, a defender… Read More »