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The Rebels of Football, Then and Now

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...

JANUARY 8, 2024 • By Justin Olivier Salhani
Daʼūb: The Tireless Workers of Doha (Photo Essays)

Daʼūb: The Tireless Workers of Doha (Photo Essays)

Photographers Zeest Marrium and Mohamed Badarne each captured the lives of Doha construction workers.

APRIL 2, 2023 • By Zeest Marrium
Everyone has a Stake in Morocco’s Football Team

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...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • By Brahim El Guabli
Historic Game on the Horizon: US Faces Iran Once More

Historic Game on the Horizon: US Faces Iran Once More

Mireille Rebeiz objects to geopolitical hypocrisy when it comes to migrants and workers' rights, and supports the upcoming...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • By Mireille Rebeiz
Football in the Middle East: State, Society, and the Beautiful Game

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...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • By Abir Kopty
Stadiums, Ghosts & Games—Football’s International Intrigue

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...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • By Francisco Letelier
Farewell to a Football Love Affair in Iran

Farewell to a Football Love Affair in Iran

Sara Mokhavat's first passion was for football and the Persepolis team, but being female in Iran put the...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • By Sara Mokhavat
Photographer Mohamed Badarne (Palestine) and his U48 Project

Photographer Mohamed Badarne (Palestine) and his U48 Project

Viola Shafik profiles Berlin-based Palestinian photographer Mohamed Badarne.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • By Karim Kattan
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