Illustration by Montse Bernal
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Romário De Souza Brazil’s Hard-Kicking Legislator
Illustration by Montse Bernal
The irrepressible football hero could have settled into cushy retirement, but his daughter showed...
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World Cup Headache for Brazil
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In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup, the collapse of three buildings puts a stain on the country,...
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English Soccer's Racism Problem
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Two incidents of alleged racism in English soccer have shocked the sport, writes Edward Platt in...
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Prince William Saves the Day
Wills persuades FIFA to let English soccer players wear poppies at a Remembrance Day match. By Tom Sykes. MORE
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Soccer’s Wardrobe Malfunction
FIFA says headscarves are unsafe. Iran is crying foul. Inside the controversy. MORE
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How FIFA Outgrew Homophobia–Almost
The inside story of how a gay-rights activist nearly persuaded the World Soccer Federation to clean up its act and denounce heterosexist bigotry. MORE
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FIFA President Plagued by Allegations of Scandal
His tenure has been plagued by allegations of scandal. So why is FIFA’s president sure to win reelection? MORE
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What the World Cup Says About World Economies
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World Cup 2010: South Africa Gets Ready
Victor Gumbi sits pensively beside a smoldering fire in a newly cleared lot, literally in the shadow of the recently renovated Ellis Park Stadium, one of the... MORE
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How Football Went East
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South Africa Prepares for 2010 World Cup
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Iraq's National Soccer Team Gets Back on the Pitch
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