When nationalism combines with soccer in the stadiums and streets of Europe, it tends to not end well. For decades, images of drunken fans adorned with nationalist symbols and flags fighting one…
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European soccer is having another reckoning over racism – is it time to accept the problem goes beyond bad fans?
After suffering months of racial abuse on the field and off, Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior had enough. On May 21, 2023, the Real Madrid forward – commonly seen as one of…
5 Essential reads on the big royal bash – and what it all means
The United Kingdom is about to embark on an orgy of flag-waving pomp and pageantry in celebration of King Charles III’s coronation. Charles is already the ruling monarch, having ascended to the…