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Kylian Mbappe
July 12, 2024
Podcast
Owned Goals
Owned Goals
: France Exits Left
In the fifth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss a shocking election in France, a predictable one in the U.K., and two exciting upcoming finals.
July 5, 2024
Podcast
Owned Goals
Owned Goals
: Watching the USMNT as America Falls Apart
In the fourth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss the collapse of U.S. soccer in the context of Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, a very weird attempted coup in Bolivia, and elections in the U.K. and France.
June 18, 2024
Alex Shephard
The Euro 2024 Soccer Championship Is Blessedly Apolitical—for Now
For the first time in years, a major international tournament feels free of political distractions. Enjoy it—it probably won’t last.
June 14, 2024
Podcast
Owned Goals
Owned Goals
: Euro 2024 Preview
Introducing a new limited-series podcast about politics and power at the Euros and Copa América.
December 15, 2022
Alex Shephard
The 2022 World Cup Has Been Glorious and Depressing
This tournament has been chaotic, breathtaking, tragic, and wonderful. How do we make sense of it?
August 31, 2021
Alex Shephard
The Plutocratic Takeover of European Soccer Is Nearly Complete
This year’s insane transfer-window period has illuminated the sport’s apocalyptic financial inequities.
August 9, 2021
Alex Shephard
Lionel Messi’s Depressing Departure From F.C. Barcelona Marks the End of European Football’s Romantic Era
The greatest player ever, much like fans of the sport, was left with no good options.
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