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The move is part of a longer history of obscuring and demonizing the Haitian Revolution and its leader, Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
What to make of the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? It says plenty about which areas produce elite players – and the regions that miss out.
Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.
Listen to football historian John Sloop trace the history of soccer in the US on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
An expanded tournament means traditionally strong nations may not all progress as far as usual at the World Cup.
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.
Americans own dozens of elite European soccer teams – and are seeking changes to protect their investments.
Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.
As millions watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players’ tattoos will be on display – offering a glimpse into the inner lives of soccer’s biggest stars.
Several so-called minnow nations are making their debuts at the World Cup. Will they add to the tournament or is it overkill?
Governing bodies treat racism as a public relations problem. Doing so lets the system perform action without real structural change.
It’s one thing to pull for your national team when patriotism feels uncomplicated. It’s quite another when you aren’t feeling very proud to be an American.
‘Soccer’ originated as a slang term in the 1880s and continues to be used around the world today. So why are some people squeamish about the term?
The heat stress players may face during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could negatively affect their performance and pose a threat to their health.
Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.
The author of a book chronicling the evolution of the global game explores the origins of association football.
Africa is finally ready to disrupt the global football status quo.
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Honorary Fellow, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
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Professor of Communication Studies, Vanderbilt University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University
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Professor of Communications, Howard University
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Professor of Engineering Practice, Purdue University
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Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Reader in Sociology of Sport, Loughborough University
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor, Kinesiology & Physical Education; Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Assistant Professor, Sport Management, Brock University