The Rebels of Football, Then and Now
Justin Salhani argues that the "beautiful game" has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists and anti-colonialist activists around the world.
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Daʼūb: The Tireless Workers of Doha (Photo Essays)
Photographers Zeest Marrium and Mohamed Badarne each captured the lives of Doha construction workers.
Everyone has a Stake in Morocco’s Football Team
The Moroccan team's World Cup wins have galvanized their Arab and African fans and inspired millions around the world.
Football in the Middle East: State, Society, and the Beautiful Game
Justin Olivier Salhani reviews a new anthology on football and the Middle East just as the World Cup kicks off in Qatar.
Stadiums, Ghosts & Games—Football’s International Intrigue
Francisco Letelier reminisces on his soccer identities in Chile and the USA, while delving into the international politics of the game.