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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.

3 min read

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