Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJun 23, 2013
As Brazilians erupted in protest last week, filmmaker Carla Dauden posted a short video Monday explaining that preparations for the 2014 World Cup were draining her country of money that should be spent on the well-being of its people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigMar 10, 2013
A new round of violence was sparked by an appeals court ruling on soccer violence from a year ago, but was wrought up with post-revolutionary passions and divisions in Egypt Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigJul 6, 2012
Ukraine and Poland had to overcome great prejudice and skepticism to pull off the Euro 2012 soccer tournament. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Lauren Unger-Geoffroy / TruthdigFeb 6, 2012
Oh, Egypt Oh, Arab Spring Another tailspin into the worst of expectations and reactions leaves us in a gray confusion of deception and distrust Now, there is gore on stadium seats Another tailspin into the worst of expectations and reactions. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 5, 2010
News that the 2018 World Cup will be played in Russia is stirring some alarm, as a rise in neo-Nazi activity and racist killings in the country have led many soccer fans of color to wonder aloud if Russia is an appropriate place to host the international tournament. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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