Après la victoire de l’équipe Français dans la Coupe du Monde en 2018, le monde a regardé une célébration joyeuse : les joueurs français ont dansé autour le stade devant tous les spectateurs du match. Ils n’étaient pas seuls : accompagnés par le rappeur ouest-africain, Vegedream, ils ont tous chanté la chanson « Ramenez la… Read More »
Cuando escuchas la palabra “fútbol”, podría ser una de dos cosas, depende del contexto. En los Estados Unidos, esta palabra se refiere al fútbol americano, pero en todas las demás partes del mundo, se refiere a un deporte diferente. Durante muchos años, los fanáticos de los dos deportes no se han solapado la mayor parte… Read More »
Image labeled for reuse from Google Search It seems absurd that a country with over a billion people cannot field a team that can qualify more than just once for the World Cup. Yet, with a FIFA ranking of just 81, China has managed to do just that, finishing 31st out of 32 teams in the… Read More »
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 »
Nous connaissons tous la gloire 1998 dans la Coupe de Monde de la France sur son propre sol. Dirigé par Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry et Lilian Thuram, l’équipe a marqué une victoire pour le monde francophone, en plus de la France continentale. Zidane et ses fortes connexions vers l’Algérie, compte tenu de l’histoire, a joué un… Read More »
Gianni Infantio was officially elected as the next president of FIFA on February 26. Infantino has some very tough shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of president Sepp Blatter who has been suspended for his role in the numerous corruption schemes that have rocked FIFA in the past few years. Public opinion of FIFA… Read More »
According to paperwork found in the Nepalese embassy in Doha, at least 44 workers died between 4 June and 8 August. More than half collapsed dead from heart attacks, heart failure or “workplace accidents.” The investigation has found: • Evidence of forced labour on a huge World Cup infrastructure project. • Most workers have not been… Read More »
I stumbled upon this article that describes Ghana national team coach Milovan Rajevac’s new pursuit of Italian striker Mario Balotelli. Balotelli, an Inter Milan forward, is widely regarded as one of the top young talents in the world. Having been born in Italy to Ghanaian nationals, Mario is eligible to play for both national teams.… Read More »
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