Mikel John Obi told father kidnapped before World Cup match
By: David Hytner | The Guardian Mikel John Obi was told that his father had been kidnapped and would be killed if he reported anything – just hours before he led Nigeria into their final World Cup group phase tie against Argentina. The Nigeria captain received the shocking news as he travelled on the team bus to the stadium in […]
‘Black Panther’ Wakanda’s World Cup Uniforms
By: Nicole Drum At the end of Black Panther, reveals its true nature to the world and embarks on playing a larger part on the global stage. While that largely means a bigger involvement in world affairs it likely also includes having a place in world sports as well and now new fan art is imagining what Wakanda would look […]
Is Neymar Black? Brazil and the Painful Relativity of Race
By Cleuci de Oliveira | NY Times Years before he became the most expensive player in the world; before his Olympic gold medal; before the Eiffel Tower lit up with his name to greet his professional move from Barcelona to Paris, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, the Brazilian forward known to the world simply as […]
Should Major Changes be Coming to NCAA Soccer?
There appear to be some very good reasons for making college soccer a year-long endeavor, but is the establishment too resistant to change?
Steve Nash Showdown NYC 2018
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Japan & Senegal fans impress by cleaning up stadium
By: Katie Frost | Esquire Senegal fans had every reason to celebrate on Tuesday. They became the first African side to win at this year’s World Cup in a surprise 2-1 victory over Poland. But the jubilant scenes weren’t as wild as you might expect. Videos have been shared showing the Senegal supporters clearing up after themselves […]
Senegal saves Africa from embarrassment at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) By starting its World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.
Gabriel Jesus Journey to Becoming Brazil’s Next Legend
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