"Few things happen in Latin America that have no direct or indirect relationship with football. Football occupies an important place in reality - sometimes the most important of the places - although it has been ignored by those ideologues who love humanity but despise people." - Eduardo Galeano (1997). An old wives tale says that … Continue reading The Europeanisation of South American Football
Athletes > Medals
Why is it socially acceptable, that every time a sexual abuse scandal comes to light, (like with USA Gymnastics -Dr.Nassar) the mass response is "we knew something was going on"? As a society we encourage people to speak up, but at the same time are not taking the necessary steps to make sure none of this … Continue reading Athletes > Medals
Doping (Paolo Guerrero case)
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. - Warren Buffett Paolo Guerrero was suspended for 14 months for testing positive for a banned substance after the game that Peru played against Argentina in Buenos Aires. To be more precise, … Continue reading Doping (Paolo Guerrero case)
Justice for the 96
“The tragedy of Hillsborough has brought Liverpool to its knees – not in defeat, but in prayer.” - Kenny Dalglish 15 April 1989, Hillsborough stadium, Sheffield, England. Liverpool face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, kick-off at 15.00. The match was sold-out and almost 53,000 fans were expected to attend the stadium … Continue reading Justice for the 96
Football Paradoxes II
The World Cup Formula This article picks up where Football Paradoxes I finishes; that China expects to win the FIFA World Cup before 2050. The FIFA World Cup. The biggest event in football. The place where the best national teams play one another to be crowned World Champions. Starting in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has seen … Continue reading Football Paradoxes II
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