Tag: soccer
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAUVINISM
European football fans are focused on the UEFA Euro Cup 2024 games, but many are unaware of the simultaneous Copa America tournament. This lack of attention from Europe contrasts with the significant following the Copa America has in the Americas, attracting large crowds and demonstrating the tournament’s longstanding history. The contrast highlights the Euro-centric perspective…
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KOSOVO REVISITED… ON A SOCCER PITCH
THE UNDYING POWER OF THE INTERNET It’s truly amazing to witness the undying power of the Internet. This morning, for example, I received an email from a lady whom I have never heard of before. Her name is Jen Miller. She edits the website http://www.jenreviews.com. Here’s what she wrote in part about an article I published in…
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A HEARTWARMING REFUGEE STORY
A HEARTWARMING REFUGEE STORY Little Syrian boy kicked and tripped up by Hungarian camerawoman Petra Laszlo ends up six days later with his soccer idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, at the Real Madrid stadium Laszlo, who also kicked another refugee girl, fired from her job, now claims she “panicked” Finally a refugee story with a happy ending. A…
Truth in Media 