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April 14, 2020

Lefter Küçükandonyadis

A Turkish sports hero. The son of a Greek fisherman. The footballer who balanced two supposedly incompatible national identities.

9 min read
March 29, 2020

A migrant’s sport

The search for a balance between identity and inclusivity for Australia’s football continues.

5 min read
August 26, 2019

If he scores another few, the world could be a better place

Researchers suggest that a footballer’s on-pitch success in England could lead to a sharp decline in hate crime. This is an opportunity for clubs to make a real difference.

5 min read
September 4, 2017

Choosing between hospitals, schools and stadiums

As a Paraguayan legend came out to condemn his nation’s bid for the World Cup, a few words about the last two cups played in South America.

5 min read
August 30, 2017

When Croats and Serbs cried together

It seems hard to believe that once the fans and players of Hajduk Split and Red Star Belgrade were crying together over a common hero.

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Players out of control

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The past few days suggest that you can find out things you did not want to know about footballers even when they're on cloud number nine.
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Domestic abuse soars when England lose. This Euros, we need change

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aWomen's Aid is calling for more awareness around how domestic abuse increases when England play such as during Euro 2024.
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“United by football.” UEFA bosses picked the slogan to show their tournament would welcome everyone at a time when less welcoming politics are on the rise around host nation Germany. How did it go so far?Read here: ... See MoreSee Less

United for football, divided right after?

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“United by football.” UEFA bosses picked the slogan to show their tournament would welcome everyone while less welcoming politics are on the rise.
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